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DY53 ZRN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,305 mi
Last recorded160,305 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 160,305 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 157,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 146,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 139,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 130,168 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 121,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2013 106,107 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,831 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 81,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,862 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake pads worn low

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,524 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 ZRN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

DY53 ZRN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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