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DG53 VKT

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,756 mi
Last recorded177,756 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 177,756 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 177,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Number plate loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 174,934 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 172,779 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 172,779 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022
Pass 14 Sep 2021 164,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020
Fail 11 Sep 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019
Pass 30 Aug 2018 151,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,814 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,622 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s/f track rod

Fail 21 Sep 2012 116,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s/f track rod

Pass 19 Sep 2011 111,364 miles

slight ruffness in steerimg rack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,823 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,561 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,786 miles

Nails In Both Rear Tyres

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 VKT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

DG53 VKT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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