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BX53 NZA

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,981 mi
Last recorded181,981 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 181,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 181,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 173,984 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 164,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 152,456 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 152,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded it is part of the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm 255 50 19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edges 255 50 19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded it is part of the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm 255 50 19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edges 255 50 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded it is part of the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 138,398 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 138,394 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 122,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 16,497 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 105,725 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,818 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 79,818 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,041 miles

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

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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BX53 NZA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BX53 NZA, 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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BX53 NZA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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