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DY53 UAJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,119 mi
Last recorded172,119 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 172,119 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 165,626 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2021 165,622 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2020 160,385 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s flitch pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake efficiency slightly low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s pipes leading to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 160,274 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s flitch pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake efficiency slightly low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s pipes leading to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 153,736 miles

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

both main brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 142,878 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 136,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 128,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,979 miles

excessive rear tyre wear on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 119,979 miles

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

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

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

excessive rear tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,035 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,936 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 1,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,274 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 UAJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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