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DY53 OUV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,535 mi
Last recorded151,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 151,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 140,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 133,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 127,667 miles

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

Hand brake just met requirements and may need adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 111,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 107,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2012 107,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

Pass 15 Aug 2011 105,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,421 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 89,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,258 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,191 miles

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

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

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 OUV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

DY53 OUV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is DY53 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 OUV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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