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MC53 BTY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

224,514 mi
Last recorded224,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 BTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 224,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 201,293 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 188,496 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing

Front headlight covers weathered and faded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,recommend replacement

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,recommend replacement

both rear suspension airbags perished

Fail 15 Jul 2016 188,496 miles

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

Front brake pads appear to be wearing

Front headlight covers weathered and faded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,recommend replacement

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,recommend replacement

both rear suspension airbags perished

Fail 6 Jul 2015 175,749 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

signs of rust around offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 6 Jul 2015 175,749 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

signs of rust around offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 16 Jul 2014 162,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 145,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 134,933 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 134,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer 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 25 Jul 2011 124,758 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 124,758 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,217 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 105,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,156 miles

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

handbrake efficiency on sixteen percent limit

lower nearside rear tail light not lighting

Fail 19 Jun 2008 94,152 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake efficiency on sixteen percent limit

lower nearside rear tail light not lighting

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 56,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise rear subframe bushes starting to split.

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 BTY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BTY, 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 BTY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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