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DN53 GVY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

230,495 mi
Last recorded230,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 230,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns + os (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 15 Jun 2016 230,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns + os (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 22 May 2015 199,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 169,426 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 May 2014 169,426 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 142,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 118,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2011
Pass 21 May 2010 87,951 miles

slight engine fuel leak

Fail 21 May 2010 87,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight diesel leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 81,910 miles

Front brake pipes greased

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,910 miles

Front brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,851 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,640 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 64,638 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,677 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 58,677 miles

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

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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DN53 GVY 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 61.1%.

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 DN53 GVY, 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 DN53 GVY registered?

DN53 GVY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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