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CN53 VCW

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,482 mi
Last recorded117,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VCW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 153,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,841 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 70,841 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,310 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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CN53 VCW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CN53 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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