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GY53 ZXA

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,020 mi
Last recorded141,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 ZXA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 141,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 139,603 miles

Nearside Front mirror casing taped

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower control arm front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 139,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge separated and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror casing taped

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower control arm front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,926 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,796 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 132,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 130,307 miles

engine oil below dip stick added 1.5 ltrs to bring to safe level. please check when engine cold and top up if required

Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,186 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass discoloured

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,970 miles

Offside door mirror slightly discoloured

Fail 5 Dec 2018 116,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning three sections not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 93,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,251 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2012 75,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel cap rubber starting to deteriate

Pass 6 May 2011 69,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,643 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres bald on inner shoulder of tread and centre tread just under 3.0mm so approaching limit

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,458 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,726 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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GY53 ZXA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY53 ZXA, 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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GY53 ZXA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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