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EA53 VFE

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 11 May 2018

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2017

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2017

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

inner steering joints have slight play

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 111,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner steering joints have slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 109,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,858 miles

Eml light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 119,311 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 119,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,588 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,326 miles

slight play in steering suspect steering rack

under vehicle and under bonnett checks limited due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,318 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in steering suspect steering rack

under vehicle and under bonnett checks limited due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 58,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,813 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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EA53 VFE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA53 VFE, 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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EA53 VFE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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