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MC53 AZD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,230 mi
Last recorded107,230 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AZD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 107,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,062 miles

Mirror glass at o/s deterioating

Oil leak on engine

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod & dust cover splitting

Rear tyre at o/s worn on inner edge & approaching wear bars

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Mirror glass at o/s deterioating

Oil leak on engine

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod & dust cover splitting

Rear brake disc at o/s scored

Rear tyre at o/s worn on inner edge & approaching wear bars

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,424 miles

Oil leak on engine

Rear brake disc at o/s scored

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,255 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc at o/s scored

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges

Front disc pads low

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,328 miles

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 82,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,902 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Lip on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Play in front anti roll bar bushes/link bars.

Rear brake disc low.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,022 miles

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

Nearside rear park brake slightly reduced effort

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 71,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear park brake slightly reduced effort

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

childseat fitted nearside rear

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,733 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,193 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 56,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,120 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,559 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 AZD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MC53 AZD, 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 AZD registered?

MC53 AZD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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