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EL53 BJL

2003 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,480 mi
Last recorded176,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL53 BJL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 176,480 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 176,477 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OSR R17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 164,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 137,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 130,000 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

WASHER RESERVOIR CAP MISSING

Fail 12 Apr 2019 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

WASHER RESERVOIR CAP MISSING

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,109 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,924 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,130 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 99,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,305 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,299 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,321 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2012 87,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,363 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,879 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,569 miles

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 28 Feb 2008 57,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,256 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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EL53 BJL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EL53 BJL, 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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EL53 BJL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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