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DG53 VKX

2003 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,015 mi
Last recorded115,015 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VKX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,015 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 115,011 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 114,984 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing X 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (275/40/20) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light on at dashboard

low brake pad wear light on at dashboard

traction control light on at dashboard

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,737 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2014 106,214 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 106,198 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,831 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,922 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 89,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,257 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 83,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,479 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,954 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link gaiter split

windscreen marked but not restricting vision

Fail 30 Oct 2007 73,954 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s parking brake effort low

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link gaiter split

windscreen marked but not restricting vision

Pass 5 Dec 2006 72,765 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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DG53 VKX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DG53 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 VKX registered?

DG53 VKX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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