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AK53 VPC

2003 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,266 mi
Last recorded117,266 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VPC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 117,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 117,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlights faded

oil seepage front

Pass 7 May 2020

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercover and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,705 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 6 Oct 2018 114,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,038 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,511 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 104,247 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 101,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,050 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,807 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,115 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 VPC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

AK53 VPC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 VPC safe to buy?

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