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DK53 FYJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,618 mi
Last recorded142,618 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 142,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 140,086 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 140,086 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 133,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,508 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 118,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2020 111,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers , sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,056 miles

engine covers , sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,659 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,389 miles

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

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

Parking brake;your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency(16%).It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 7,820 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 7,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 10 Dec 2009 73,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all four tyres are perished

axle carrier bushes perished

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearin g thin on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2009 73,118 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear 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)

all four tyres are perished

axle carrier bushes perished

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearin g thin on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,281 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,228 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,412 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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DK53 FYJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FYJ, 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 DK53 FYJ registered?

DK53 FYJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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