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EX53 UTC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,401 mi
Last recorded184,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UTC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 184,401 miles
Fail 21 May 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Both Brake Discs VERY Rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre Cutting Inside Edge Badly

Rear Both Brake Discs VERY Rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2017 173,960 miles

Center Stop Lamp not working

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cuts on side wall and low in outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low in inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low in inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake just met the pass level

service brake sensor light on dashboard

Fail 26 Jun 2017 173,745 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

center stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2016 153,253 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 144,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 144,953 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 138,226 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 138,226 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)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 127,594 miles

n/s/f tyre wall has a split init

tested in wet condition

Pass 23 May 2012 109,929 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 86,597 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,195 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 75,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 64,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side tyre sidewall damage

Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,783 miles

coolant filler cap missing

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 UTC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UTC, 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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EX53 UTC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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