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EK53 AEC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,254 mi
Last recorded175,254 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 AEC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 175,254 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 168,581 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 168,581 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 164,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 164,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 140,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 134,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 189,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 176,020 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Front headlights have a beam convertor on them to create a flat beam pattern

Handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 176,015 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s & n/s headlight wrong pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 174,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 161,930 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 150,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 138,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,300 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,063 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 100,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,864 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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EK53 AEC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK53 AEC, 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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EK53 AEC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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