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DS53 ONU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,192 mi
Last recorded143,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 143,192 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 134,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake low effort

Pass 5 May 2015 109,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front brake pipe covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2014

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front brake pipe covered in underseal

Pass 25 May 2013 103,999 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2013 103,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 98,329 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 98,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 86,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,275 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 68,268 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,381 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 ONU 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 DS53 ONU, 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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DS53 ONU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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