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BV53 JZD

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,751 mi
Last recorded170,751 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 170,751 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 170,751 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 162,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 159,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 156,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 153,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 149,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 141,168 miles

N/s rear lower hub bush slightly deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 133,772 miles

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

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

under body plastics unable to check some underside components

Pass 20 May 2016 124,785 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted unable to check all pipes and suspension points

Fail 10 May 2016 124,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative hid leveler arm broken off (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

under trays fitted unable to check all pipes and suspension points

Pass 18 May 2015 115,802 miles

All brake discs slight wear

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2014 103,853 miles

Nearside 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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,898 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,406 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

creeking noise from offside rear suspension when bounced up and down

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,196 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 60,892 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,898 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 JZD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BV53 JZD, 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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What year was BV53 JZD registered?

BV53 JZD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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