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EK53 EHZ

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,064 mi
Last recorded146,064 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 146,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 135,315 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 123,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 123,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 115,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 108,931 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 108,931 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 96,610 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 96,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 90,925 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,925 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 90,460 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 90,457 miles

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,276 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,936 miles

rear brakes reaching minimum limit

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,576 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 EHZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ registered?

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

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