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EO53 SRY

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 SRY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 128,247 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,247 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 124,506 miles

N/F and O/F bottom ball joint play

N/F and O/F outer cv boot damp

N/R tyre just above the legal limit

O/R tyre worn from the inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2014 121,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 117,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 108,693 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,398 miles

both front suspension arm lower outer ball joints have slight play

dsc, brake and air bag lights illuminated

rear brake pads are low

Fail 27 Oct 2011 104,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front suspension arm lower outer ball joints have slight play

dsc, brake and air bag lights illuminated

n/s mirror missing

rear brake pads are low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,817 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 90,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,375 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 79,322 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,746 miles

near side of wind screen craked to limit

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 SRY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRY, 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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What year was EO53 SRY registered?

EO53 SRY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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