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EO53 VFC

2003 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

216,710 mi
Last recorded216,710 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 216,710 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 216,698 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts ect (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 211,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 204,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 197,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 189,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 181,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 172,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 165,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 158,250 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 146,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 146,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 120,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/sf tyre 3.0mm n/sf 3.5 mm 255/50/19v

rear tyres worn out inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2009 102,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/sf tyre 3.0mm n/sf 3.5 mm 255/50/19v

rear tyres worn out inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 51,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VFC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

EO53 VFC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 VFC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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