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CK53 UPC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

196,326 mi
Last recorded196,326 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UPC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 196,326 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 166,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 160,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 156,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 153,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 142,610 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 129,569 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clunk coming from final drive but bushes look ok

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 129,569 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clunk coming from final drive but bushes look ok

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Came on during test (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 123,477 miles

both front indicators faded faded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear view mirrors loose

Oil leak ()

knock from rear suspect differential bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,993 miles

brake pipes at front & rear corroded

front no plate coming adrift

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,366 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators faded

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust

front no plate coming adrift

rear subframe mounts worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front no plate delaminating

os rear view mirror casing broken & not fitting properly

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,892 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 97,892 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,832 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,762 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 79,746 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,379 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,119 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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CK53 UPC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CK53 UPC, 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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CK53 UPC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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