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EO53 GCX

2003 BMW X5

Grey Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,326 mi
Last recorded125,326 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 GCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,326 miles

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency low

slight play in all rear subframe mounting bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,325 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in all rear subframe mounting bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured in wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear play in all four sub frame mountings

Pass 16 Nov 2018 113,247 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,542 miles

Both rear Tyre inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,443 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/sidewall

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.88 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 6.70% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 276ppm (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/sidewall

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,556 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)

exhaust back box has a bracket with only 1 bold holding it in causing the bracket to hang down

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 17 Jun 2013 95,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

exhaust back box has a bracket with only 1 bold holding it in causing the bracket to hang down

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 28 May 2012 84,895 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear centre seatbelt jamming

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre 2mm 255/50R19V103

Oil leak

Subframe has slight damage

Fail 23 Sep 2011 84,690 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre 2mm 255/50R19V103

Oil leak

Subframe has slight damage

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,015 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 80,965 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,707 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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EO53 GCX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO53 GCX, 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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EO53 GCX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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