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EK53 UYL

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,437 mi
Last recorded155,437 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 155,437 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 155,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,205 miles

all underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 118,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clonk noise under rear on road test

drivers door handle stiff

offside front & nearside rear tyres worn edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 118,067 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front & both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both offside front & rear tyres worn outer edges ,tread stepped

clonk noise under rear on road test

drivers door handle stiff

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child sear fitted

Nearside door mirror loose

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall cut

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake 16% efficency

undertrays & covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 107,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child sear fitted

Nearside door mirror loose

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall cut

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,358 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,388 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,933 miles

small damage to windscreen,slight movement in front suspension arm bushes,slight movement in rear subframe bushes,

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,061 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,357 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 UYL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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