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EY53 UPM

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,675 mi
Last recorded140,675 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UPM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 140,675 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 135,175 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,186 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 126,900 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 126,900 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45 R 19 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing devise deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near/side and off/side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective near/side and off/side on rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45 R 19 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing devise deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2018 113,195 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45 R 19 107W on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 113,195 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45 R 19 107W on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,787 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,787 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,524 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 99,524 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,104 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,825 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,515 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,361 miles

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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EY53 UPM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY53 UPM, 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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EY53 UPM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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