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DU53 BVP

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,852 mi
Last recorded128,852 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BVP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,852 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 128,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 121,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 115,743 miles

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

front discs rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2011 115,713 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 109,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,887 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,802 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

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 BVP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BVP, 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 DU53 BVP registered?

DU53 BVP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is DU53 BVP safe to buy?

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