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ET53 BUO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,942 mi
Last recorded212,942 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 BUO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 212,942 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and small crack outside drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to rear sub frame

front and rear surface corrosion to suspension/steering components including anti roll bars

Pass 3 Jun 2025 203,627 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

crack in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2024 193,594 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 193,585 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 187,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 187,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblock (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 186,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 182,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 169,864 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 169,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 155,917 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 152,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,479 miles

3 led's not working on thrid brake light. Still 75% of lamp working

Pass 24 Feb 2014 146,698 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 146,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 132,391 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 109,539 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 69,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,796 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 60,795 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 50,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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ET53 BUO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ET53 BUO, 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 ET53 BUO registered?

ET53 BUO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is ET53 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 BUO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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