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CE53 YJP

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,033 mi
Last recorded147,033 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YJP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,033 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - near rear driveshaft (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - near rear driveshaft (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 147,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight - AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AS MARKED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AS MARKED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - near rear driveshaft (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - near rear driveshaft (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,661 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,522 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,850 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,944 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,679 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/f drive inner boot pos leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,782 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2010 72,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,205 miles

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

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

both outer sills not seen over sills on vehicle side movment on foot brake pedel pivot wear on all brake discs

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 YJP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE53 YJP, 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 YJP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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