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DU53 BBK

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,976 mi
Last recorded112,976 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,976 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,442 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Dec 2018 110,442 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,274 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 295.30x22 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 25 Nov 2016 103,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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)

Rear fog lamps slightly discolored

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,626 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 28 Nov 2014 93,514 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf lower suspension arm sensor detached!

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf lower suspension arm sensor detached!

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,864 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,188 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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DU53 BBK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU53 BBK, 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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DU53 BBK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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