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AK53 JLO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,849 mi
Last recorded151,849 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JLO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 151,849 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 141,831 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 128,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 128,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 115,029 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 79,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 77,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,160 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,418 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,503 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 58,503 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,004 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AK53 JLO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 JLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK53 JLO registered?

AK53 JLO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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