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CF53 BES

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,182 mi
Last recorded192,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 192,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 192,179 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 191,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 191,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 190,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 190,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 186,811 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2022 182,725 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2021 177,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 170,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2018 157,811 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2018 157,811 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 152,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,417 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 141,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 135,590 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 127,707 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 119,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,212 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 108,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 100,515 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 88,294 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 88,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr diff output seal leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,604 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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CF53 BES is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF53 BES, 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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CF53 BES is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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