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CU53 BKG

2003 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BKG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 154,037 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019
Pass 1 Mar 2018
Pass 18 Nov 2016 147,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,404 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre inner edges starting to wear

Fail 1 Oct 2015 143,404 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyre inner edges starting to wear

Pass 24 Oct 2014 138,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leaking

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 138,777 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leaking

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 132,349 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 132,348 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 122,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jul 2012 122,213 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 97,193 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

Rear drive shaft noise?

Steering knock?

Pass 4 Jun 2008 79,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,405 miles

front reg plate cracked not effecting letters

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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CU53 BKG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU53 BKG, 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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CU53 BKG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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