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DE53 VTZ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,938 mi
Last recorded91,938 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 76,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,729 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,729 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,655 miles

advise rear brake check for condition of inner pads

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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DE53 VTZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DE53 VTZ, 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 DE53 VTZ registered?

DE53 VTZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 VTZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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