CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK53 FNA

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FNA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022
Pass 9 Jun 2020 156,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 148,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 141,598 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 141,509 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))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 135,972 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,239 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 119,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,258 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

handbake effort low very close to legal limit

sticky pad residue on mumber plates

Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,043 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 101,043 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,595 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,898 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 60,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,234 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 43,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,581 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK53 FNA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DK53 FNA, 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

How do I check the history of DK53 FNA?

You can check the full history of DK53 FNA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK53 FNA registered?

DK53 FNA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is DK53 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 FNA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK53 FNA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK53 FNA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.