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CN53 PFO

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,914 mi
Last recorded158,914 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 158,914 miles

Nearside Rear rear suspension has free play

Offside Front engine has a major oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 158,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear suspension has free play

Offside Front engine has a major oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2016 151,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,239 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fail 3 Jul 2014 137,076 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine Management Light on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 127,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has a cut that is not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has a cut that is not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 22 May 2012 109,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 109,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 109,007 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

handbrake ratchet starting to wear

Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,798 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

handbrake ratchet starting to wear

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,050 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake tooth slite waering

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,938 miles

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

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

engine management light on

park brake rratchet slightly worn

rear exahust rubber in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,232 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION & STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE STARTING STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE & OUTER SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,167 miles

Nearside front + rear & offside rear tyres small cut on walls but no cords showing

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,566 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have slight cuts to outer sidewalls

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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CN53 PFO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CN53 PFO, 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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CN53 PFO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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