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MC53 DGY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,067 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 84,066 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,300 miles

All tyres wearing low, 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn, inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 79,299 miles

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

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

All tyres wearing low, 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn, inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre perished

unable to record milage at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2010

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre perished

unable to record milage at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,369 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 67,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 61,665 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,353 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 56,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,992 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 48,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 DGY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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