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CX53 NHV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,201 mi
Last recorded166,201 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 166,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake light on

Pass 22 Mar 2018 158,756 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear both lower wishbones, front bushes worn

Fail 23 Feb 2018 158,228 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside Front metal brake pipe slightly thinned by corrosion

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

Offside Rear tyre, tread depth slightly low on inner edge

Rear both lower wishbones, front bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 147,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 147,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,069 miles

Front metal brake pipes into hoses, thinned by corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2015 135,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front metal brake pipes into hoses, thinned by corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,417 miles

Front tyres wearing from inner edge

Rear diff oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 12,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front tyres wearing from inner edge

O/S/F under cover insecure

Rear diff oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,903 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 104,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,044 miles

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

o/s wiper in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2011 92,995 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,290 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,779 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 78,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,984 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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CX53 NHV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CX53 NHV, 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 CX53 NHV registered?

CX53 NHV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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