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BG53 OCA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,993 mi
Last recorded162,993 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OCA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 162,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 157,081 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 149,368 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 144,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 120,135 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,484 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,503 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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BG53 OCA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG53 OCA, 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 BG53 OCA registered?

BG53 OCA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is BG53 OCA safe to buy?

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