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AU53 OKR

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,823 mi
Last recorded160,823 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OKR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 160,823 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Chips in windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 156,913 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 153,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 145,929 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 145,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,624 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 133,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 127,069 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 119,081 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush at front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 105,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 105,742 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated and scored

Pass 1 May 2014 101,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn to 3mm in centers.

Fail 1 May 2014 101,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn to 3mm in centers.

Pass 1 May 2013 93,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding from nearside front brake.

Fail 5 May 2012 86,418 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 86,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 81,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 77,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,445 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,771 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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AU53 OKR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 OKR, 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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AU53 OKR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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