MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot weeping grease.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot weeping grease.
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front door mirror insecure
Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
headlamp lenses deteriorated
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front door mirror insecure
Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward most ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward most ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shild loose
tyre control fault
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm on front (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shild loose
tyre control fault
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front head lamps lens misting
offside rear brake disc slightly pitted and corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front head lamps lens misting
offside rear brake disc slightly pitted and corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MC53 BKY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BKY, 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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MC53 BKY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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