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AM53 DVC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,457 mi
Last recorded138,457 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 138,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,165 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 120,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 120,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,333 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 111,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,773 miles

Dog cage fitted over rear seat area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,773 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Dog cage fitted over rear seat area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,578 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 85,847 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,937 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,258 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,007 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,405 miles

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

all other tyres at 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,064 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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AM53 DVC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AM53 DVC, 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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AM53 DVC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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