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AP53 GVT

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,550 mi
Last recorded112,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 112,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 111,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside door mirror cracked/damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Fail 6 Mar 2019 111,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside door mirror cracked/damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front location (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake discs are corroded

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2018 109,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front location (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake discs are corroded

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2017 106,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre monitor linkage broken

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre monitor linkage broken

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2016 102,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner siderwall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,333 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,335 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2014 93,331 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,409 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,452 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres 2.1mm

rear brake pipes rusting between flexys

Fail 3 Jan 2012 83,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

chip in windscreen

front tyres 2.1mm

rear brake pipes rusting between flexys

Pass 29 Jan 2011 79,520 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 79,520 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,010 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,584 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,277 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 GVT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AP53 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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