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DA53 EGK

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,243 mi
Last recorded103,243 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 EGK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,243 miles

undertrays /covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear diff mounts have play

Fail 21 Aug 2017 101,233 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear diff mounts have play

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brakes showing signs of corrosion osf+nsf and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 95,286 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn middle travel of rachet when lifted without button pressed drops (3.1.5)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded brakes showing signs of corrosion osf+nsf and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,257 miles

note- 255/50/19s front 285/45/19s rear

Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,159 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

note- 255/50/19s front 285/45/19s rear

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,652 miles

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

advise handbrake 17%

Fail 21 Mar 2014 85,580 miles

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

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

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

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

advise handbrake 17%

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,957 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,571 miles

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

advise dust cover on n/s front lower ball joint

advise handbrake overhall

Fail 9 Mar 2012 75,460 miles

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

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

advise dust cover on n/s front lower ball joint

advise handbrake overhall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,980 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA53 EGK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA53 EGK, 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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DA53 EGK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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