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AY53 YLZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

226,725 mi
Last recorded226,725 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 226,725 miles

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

Front propshaft welded repair

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 226,725 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Towbar attachment insecure bots lose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front propshaft welded repair

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 207,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 187,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 173,659 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 173,631 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 155,159 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 155,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 133,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 120,726 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,011 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 110,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,346 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 96,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,693 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 79,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,843 miles

slight wear offside rear tyre edge

Fail 17 Aug 2009 67,750 miles

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

slight wear offside rear tyre edge

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,477 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,878 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,878 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YLZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 AY53 YLZ, 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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AY53 YLZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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