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BX53 NZK

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,433 mi
Last recorded145,433 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NZK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 145,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 139,527 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 139,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working poor connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,877 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 126,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 118,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017
Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,526 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward most (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush all rear subframe mounts worn (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,232 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 105,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,558 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 95,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,129 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 92,126 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,635 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 86,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 796,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,533 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing/worn on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,856 miles

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)

near side front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,508 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape.

O/s front tyre damage on sidewall and tread not exposing cords.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,508 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn out of shape.

O/s front tyre damage on sidewall and tread not exposing cords.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,900 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 31,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 19,595 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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BX53 NZK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BX53 NZK, 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 NZK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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