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BN53 THK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,904 mi
Last recorded151,904 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 THK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 151,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 141,409 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

headlights dull

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,102 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2018 137,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2017 135,005 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 135,005 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 131,204 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 126,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both side door mirror (8.1.2a)

both side front tyre has inner edge worn

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough

Fail 24 Oct 2015 126,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure size is 285/45/R19 107V (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both side door mirror (8.1.2a)

both side front tyre has inner edge worn

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,962 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 122,952 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 117,059 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both side door mirror slightly deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

parking brake require adjustment

Pass 15 Nov 2012 110,790 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 104,168 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 104,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,730 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 97,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 91,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,969 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 85,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,333 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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BN53 THK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN53 THK, 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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BN53 THK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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