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DF53 GTZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,379 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 117,378 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Aug 2017 112,674 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 112,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 102,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,970 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,750 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 71,750 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,322 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,314 miles

Hand brake efficiency 19% with new shoes & drums

Fail 10 Mar 2010 61,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2008 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,355 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 49,355 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,162 miles

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

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 GTZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF53 GTZ, 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 DF53 GTZ registered?

DF53 GTZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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