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DG53 VJK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,203 mi
Last recorded164,203 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VJK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 164,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 166,568 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 156,294 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

self level suspension fault

Fail 12 Sep 2017 156,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

self level suspension fault

Pass 9 Sep 2016 151,862 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 146,768 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 141,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 135,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 135,637 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 128,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,087 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 119,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,157 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 111,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 104,999 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 104,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,804 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,827 miles

front brake pads getting low but over minimum requirement

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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DG53 VJK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG53 VJK, 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 DG53 VJK registered?

DG53 VJK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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