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CN53 VXF

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,993 mi
Last recorded164,993 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VXF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 164,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 161,361 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 157,162 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 151,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 145,326 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 136,756 miles

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

Front head lamps misted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak on diff ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

hand brake has reserve travel

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 131,529 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 131,466 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r exhaust rubber in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2014 125,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 115,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear park brake not performing as well as nearside

Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,251 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake brake not performing as well as nearside

Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,766 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,698 miles

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

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

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

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

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 81,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 71,408 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 71,408 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VXF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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