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DK53 TYB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,909 mi
Last recorded233,909 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 TYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 233,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 220,259 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Oct 2018 195,642 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Oct 2017 185,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 185,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015
Pass 13 Jun 2014 155,291 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 155,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013
Pass 6 Jun 2012 129,883 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 119,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

all indicators discoloured

cv boots deteriorated and perished

Fail 27 May 2011 119,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

all indicators discoloured

cv boots deteriorated and perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,208 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,878 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,662 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 TYB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

DK53 TYB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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