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EY53 URB

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 URB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Passenger grab handle defective (9.6 (b) (i))

Water leak

Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,841 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 98,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension system inoperative front and rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brakes not tested because of nearside suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,976 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,894 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,494 miles

both headlight lenes misted

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

rear number plate damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2017 89,493 miles

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

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

both headlight lenes misted

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

rear number plate damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,635 miles

Rear suspension bushes worn

Nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Nearside front tyre worn and nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside front lower arm ball joint gator splitting

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,639 miles

Nearside front lower arm ball joint slight play

Offside rear radius arm ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,041 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,863 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,653 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 61,266 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 61,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,948 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,041 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 32,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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EY53 URB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY53 URB, 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 URB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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