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DF53 FOH

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,238 mi
Last recorded125,238 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FOH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 125,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,399 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front suspension right height sensor insecure due to corroded mounting bracket

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split but still supporting the exhaust effectively

Fail 10 Dec 2015 102,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front suspension right height sensor insecure due to corroded mounting bracket

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split but still supporting the exhaust effectively

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,540 miles

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

brake pipes greased at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,381 miles

both rear tyre treads are starting to get low

both rear upper suspension arms have slight play

front suspension arms have slight play in their bushes, not excessive

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to a baby seat being fitted

offside front brake pipe is starting to corrode

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,368 miles

both front suspension reaction bushes have slight play

both front tyre treads are worn to dead limit

nearside rear lower suspension joint has slight play

offside front lower rear ball joint/ arm has slight play

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2010 77,368 miles

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

both front suspension reaction bushes have slight play

both front tyre treads are worn to dead limit

nearside rear lower suspension joint has slight play

offside front lower rear ball joint/ arm has slight play

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,782 miles

nearside outer cv gaiter is pin holed with a slight leaking of grease

small chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,850 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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DF53 FOH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF53 FOH, 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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DF53 FOH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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