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MA53 AOM

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 AOM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,540 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,446 miles

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Oil leak underneath engine ()

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 26 Oct 2017 114,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint in rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak underneath engine ()

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,539 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,432 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,531 miles

Child Seat(s) Fitted

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door Mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 106,531 miles

Child Seat(s) Fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door Mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2014 99,509 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,364 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner shoulders

Fail 8 Oct 2013 92,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner shoulders

coolent tank cap is missing

offside rear tyre has a cut deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,089 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,462 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,647 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,563 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,356 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,937 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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MA53 AOM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MA53 AOM, 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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MA53 AOM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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