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BX53 OTF

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,754 mi
Last recorded162,754 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 162,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 153,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 148,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019

Parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 129,929 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 129,853 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30cm of mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 118,523 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 106,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 101,772 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 79,360 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2011 79,360 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,428 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,549 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 OTF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BX53 OTF, 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 BX53 OTF registered?

BX53 OTF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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