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AX53 FFN

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,317 mi
Last recorded159,317 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 159,317 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 156,797 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 156,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing indriver door pockit (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing indrivers door pickit (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 151,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,767 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 148,767 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 142,119 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,334 miles

SQUEAK FROM REAR SUSPENSION

Fail 7 Nov 2016 135,334 miles

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES WORM EDGES

SQUEAK FROM REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,796 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 126,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,886 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 115,886 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 105,205 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 105,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,363 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 93,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,331 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,128 miles

parking brake effort only just passes

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,808 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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AX53 FFN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX53 FFN, 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 AX53 FFN registered?

AX53 FFN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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