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CU53 BVZ

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,912 mi
Last recorded144,912 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 144,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,953 miles

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

internal light adjusters . adjusted

items removed from mirror

oil leak

under tray covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 120,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 120,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front seatbelts retracting slightly slowly

Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,040 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,798 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 106,798 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 93,968 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,731 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 88,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,620 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 55,940 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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CU53 BVZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU53 BVZ, 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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What year was CU53 BVZ registered?

CU53 BVZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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