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AP53 BMW

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,766 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights require polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,838 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 96,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 95,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underneath brake and suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,327 miles

Genral corrosion to under side of vehicles brake/suspension components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Genral corrosion to under side of vehicles brake/suspension components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,656 miles

Front outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 25 Sep 2019 91,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 91,219 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Central undertrays fitted cant see brake pipes

Front suspension noise from front of car

Pass 19 Aug 2017 90,385 miles

both front tyres badly cracking

nearside rear tyre badfly cracking

play in offside front roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,738 miles

brakes linings to be inspected

decelerometer brakes performance tested

under trays fitted

various suspension components showing surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,231 miles

abs warning lamp may have an itermitant fault seek main dealer advice

front head lamp lenses showing deterioration

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,038 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front outer cv boots starting to crack.

braking surface of both rear disc's corroded.

offside rear diff output seal leaking.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,007 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 77,782 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front no plate

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,608 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,772 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,791 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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AP53 BMW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP53 BMW, 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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AP53 BMW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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