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AU53 UZX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UZX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 141,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight smell of diesel in engine bay

steering feels heavy due to aftermarket wheels fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 140,119 miles

Front lights misty and near side light slight loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering operation slight tight

under trays which cover components and brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2019 137,059 miles

Front small stone chips

Nearside Front door mirror damaged and has a temporary repair

Nearside Front indicator starting to show white light

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear indicators starting to show white light

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2019 137,059 miles

Front small stone chips

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged and has a temporary repair

Nearside Front indicator starting to show white light

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear indicators starting to show white light

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2018 133,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front both light lens misty

Nearside Front tyre side wall cuts

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

under covers which cover brake pies and componets

Pass 21 Mar 2017 128,414 miles

Front light lens misty

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when spinning wheel

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

under trays

Fail 17 Mar 2017 128,408 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides top arms (2.4.G.2)

Front light lens misty

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when spinning wheel

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays

Pass 9 Mar 2016 125,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 123,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,312 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 108,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,020 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,710 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 UZX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 AU53 UZX, 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 AU53 UZX registered?

AU53 UZX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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