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AY53 EFD

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,627 mi
Last recorded124,627 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EFD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 124,627 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear ride height sensor arm cracked

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,223 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,230 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,707 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 Nov 2020 119,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On the legal limit! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 118,108 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,156 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak from oil filter housing

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

Petrol cap seal splitting but still sealing

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 116,155 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak from oil filter housing

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

Petrol cap seal splitting but still sealing

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 112,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,026 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,822 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2012 97,091 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2011 95,234 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,961 miles

N/S/R side light not working

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,800 miles

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

Offside 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 5 Oct 2007 63,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,419 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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AY53 EFD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY53 EFD, 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 AY53 EFD registered?

AY53 EFD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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