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EX53 YCG

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,182 mi
Last recorded151,182 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YCG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 151,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 150,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,028 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 136,028 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,664 miles

rear tyres heavily worn inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 126,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres heavily worn inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,109 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres wearing thin to the inner edge

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not alowing a full inspection to the adult belt

small stone chips to the windscreen swept area

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,003 miles

Oil leak

both mirrors slightly deteriated

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,326 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,326 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,070 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 60,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,387 miles

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

front number plate slightly scratched

Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,475 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

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 YCG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX53 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

EX53 YCG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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