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DY53 BXC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 130,634 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 130,634 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 127,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear sub frame rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 121,217 miles

Nearside Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,973 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 112,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 112,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 107,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 107,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,477 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted

rear tyres wearing low on inner sides

Pass 24 Feb 2015 96,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyre treads worn low on outer treads

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,534 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing close to 1.5mm

rear sub-frame bushes slightly worn

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,939 miles

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

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

battery low

brake pad warning light on

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

diff oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,780 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,527 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,074 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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DY53 BXC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY53 BXC, 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 DY53 BXC registered?

DY53 BXC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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