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GY53 ZXC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,950 mi
Last recorded175,950 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 ZXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 175,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 175,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 169,414 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020
Pass 6 Mar 2019 157,053 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 157,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 133,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 132,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2014 132,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

there is a strong smell of diesel from engine bay and under neithe vehicle but no leak can be seen

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 123,422 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,060 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 115,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 115,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 105,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,953 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,165 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 71,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,653 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight wear in front lower suspension joints

Fail 18 Dec 2007 57,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight wear in front lower suspension joints

Fail 10 Nov 2006 44,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate fading

Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,145 miles

rear no plate fading

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 ZXC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GY53 ZXC, 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 GY53 ZXC registered?

GY53 ZXC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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