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EK53 CYH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,354 mi
Last recorded146,354 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 146,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 146,354 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 134,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 134,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 132,172 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR DISCS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,826 miles

rear tyres worn inside edges.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 117,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn inside edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,685 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 110,685 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 100,109 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 100,109 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre small split in outer sidewall.

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,684 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,021 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,423 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK53 CYH 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 72.2%.

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 CYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 CYH registered?

EK53 CYH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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