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DS53 OGF

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OGF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021
Pass 10 Dec 2020 169,460 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear metal brake pipes cleaned and heavily under sealed may require attention soon

Fail 28 Nov 2020 169,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 163,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 144,660 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 144,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 136,478 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 136,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 130,036 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outter edge

chip in screen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 125,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 121,824 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 119,037 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,591 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 113,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 109,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot full

rear subframe corroded

washers working intermittently

Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot full

both rear tyres sidewalls split

nearside front tyre read low/sidewalls split

offside front tyre tread low/sidewalls split

Fail 28 Sep 2009 103,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot full

both rear tyres sidewalls split

nearside front tyre read low/sidewalls split

offside front tyre tread low/sidewalls split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,276 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 97,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,772 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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DS53 OGF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DS53 OGF, 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 DS53 OGF registered?

DS53 OGF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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