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BM53 NAZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,093 mi
Last recorded164,093 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 NAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 164,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 134,630 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 134,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,419 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 119,419 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 108,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,555 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on its outer and inner shoulders and shows cuts to its outer wall

offside front outer c.v. gaitor insecure but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

offside front tyre worn on its outer and inner shoulders and shows cuts to its outer wall

rear diff leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 78,484 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

NSF seat belt sticking on retraction

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

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

nsf tyre close to legal limit - 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,820 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,903 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,844 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,205 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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BM53 NAZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BM53 NAZ, 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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BM53 NAZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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