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BV53 JYL

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,188 mi
Last recorded157,188 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 JYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 157,188 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 157,187 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 157,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,703 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 144,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,570 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front facing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency only just met legal requirement

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency ony just met requirement

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,206 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat shield insucure

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,371 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,280 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 68,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,270 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 49,215 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,874 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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BV53 JYL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV53 JYL, 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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BV53 JYL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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