MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside showing corrosion including components
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside showing corrosion including components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil Leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber mount deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust rubber mount deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber mount deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust rubber mount deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)
oil leak
front brake discs corroding
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
oil leak
front brake discs corroding
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
near side door mirror loose
near side front brake pipe starting to corrode
near side front tyre worn on outter edge
oil leak engine area
rear brake pads low discs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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BN53 TKE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 TKE, 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 TKE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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