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EX53 ORH

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ORH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 101,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,446 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 91,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive poss p/s or engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking/perishing outer sidewll/runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,124 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine power steering? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front lower radiator support heavy corrosion.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 84,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine power steering? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front lower radiator support heavy corrosion.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,175 miles

front lower radiator support heavy corrosion.

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished.

various ball joint dust covers showing signs of deterioration.

various suspension bushing worn,split,slight free play.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 77,175 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety heavy contamination to n/s suspension and brake. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front lower radiator support heavy corrosion.

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished.

various ball joint dust covers showing signs of deterioration.

various suspension bushing worn,split,slight free play.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,160 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 73,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 71,156 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s front switch on suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,327 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,323 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,817 miles

slight weap n/s front cv boot.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,601 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 35,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,399 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 32,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,286 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,516 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 13,516 miles

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

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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EX53 ORH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EX53 ORH, 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 EX53 ORH registered?

EX53 ORH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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