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MC53 AXK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,883 mi
Last recorded190,883 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AXK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 190,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 188,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 179,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 179,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 165,993 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch cover missing

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 152,112 miles

Front tyres worn on the outer edges, perished and cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2016 152,074 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front tyres worn on the outer edges, perished and cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 138,735 miles

Front tyres beginning to perish

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 138,735 miles

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

Front tyres beginning to perish

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 122,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

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

Rear differential leaking oil from nearside driveshaft seal

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 106,774 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

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

Rear differential leaking oil from nearside driveshaft seal

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,844 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

ems light on

nearside rear lower suspension arm bush squeeky

offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ems light on

nearside rear lower suspension arm bush squeeky

offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,008 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,372 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,450 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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MC53 AXK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MC53 AXK, 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 MC53 AXK registered?

MC53 AXK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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