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MC53 CWJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,304 mi
Last recorded136,304 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 136,304 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 136,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 126,613 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 126,592 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside poor beam pattern

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,076 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,770 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has damage no cords exposed

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 16 Oct 2017 98,764 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre has cords exposed (285/45r19 111w hankook) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has damage no cords exposed

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit severe wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit severe wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheel very close to fouling wheelarch at top

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 83,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheel very close to fouling wheelarch at top

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,315 miles

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

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

slight play in both marked lower control arm ball joints

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 69,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

only 50% of n/s/r position lamp working

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,225 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,025 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

puncture in n/s/r tyre (not repairable)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,715 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 19,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 CWJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 CWJ, 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 CWJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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