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EN53 UZJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,556 mi
Last recorded176,556 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 UZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 176,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 165,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,389 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,695 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 104,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,192 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 86,192 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,107 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 84,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,889 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,660 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate poor

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,660 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate poor

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,177 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,792 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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EN53 UZJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EN53 UZJ, 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 EN53 UZJ registered?

EN53 UZJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is EN53 UZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 UZJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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