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BD53 OCR

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,262 mi
Last recorded152,262 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OCR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 152,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 148,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2020 144,459 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2019 139,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,249 miles

1. n/s & o/s/f steel brake pipes to flexi starting to corrode. 2. o/s/f outer cv gaiter becoming worn. 3. o/s/r exhaust mount becoming loose.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,129 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,124 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play replace asap (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel part of flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel part of flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 106,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,175 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,175 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,771 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,771 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,763 miles

BOTH REAR (REAR) SUB FRAME MOUNTS PERISHED

NEAR SIDE FRONT REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH PERISHED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,110 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2007 43,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,056 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 36,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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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BD53 OCR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BD53 OCR, 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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BD53 OCR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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