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BK53 UFC

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,942 mi
Last recorded177,942 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 177,942 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 168,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 158,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 144,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 136,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,746 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 129,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside track control arms ( marked in yellow ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 117,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 112,631 miles

Nearside sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,239 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 110,008 miles

Front nearside brake pipe rusty

nearside rear tyre wall Damage

sump leaking oil by sump nut

Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust stud missing on o/s/f down pipe

underside metal engine tray bolt loose

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,533 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust down pipe stud missing

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,888 miles

front discs slightly worn

tyre warning inactive on dash

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear exhaust mount perished and split

both rear suspension air bags perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,947 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 79,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,651 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 2 Dec 2008 54,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,357 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,664 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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BK53 UFC 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 86.4%.

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 BK53 UFC, 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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BK53 UFC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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