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CE53 AXU

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,030 mi
Last recorded93,030 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,030 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 93,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,832 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,830 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,830 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,829 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 66,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 62,231 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,554 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,010 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,010 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs slightly rusty

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear bake binding slightly on hand brake

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,394 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,393 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,060 miles

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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CE53 AXU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CE53 AXU, 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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CE53 AXU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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