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DY53 BYF

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

147,858 mi
Last recorded147,858 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,858 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 147,858 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 141,606 miles

covers on under body

handbrake low effort

Fail 23 Sep 2022 141,469 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 136,673 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 129,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,043 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 126,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,128 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 124,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,537 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter starting to split

both headlamp outer lenses crazed yellowed beam patterns becoming poor

brake pedal hard in operation. but servo action still working

slight play in offside wheel area

Fail 5 Jan 2017 116,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter starting to split

both headlamp outer lenses crazed yellowed beam patterns becoming poor

brake pedal hard in operation. but servo action still working

slight play in offside wheel area

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,828 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 110,730 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,959 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 103,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,206 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,798 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,320 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 70,264 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,604 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 44,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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 BYF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DY53 BYF, 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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DY53 BYF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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