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MC53 DPK

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,600 mi
Last recorded164,600 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DPK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 164,600 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 163,508 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 162,467 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 160,232 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 134,105 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 134,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 129,036 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

front brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

rear brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

underbody covers fitted complete on vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2010 127,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 109,168 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 109,168 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,475 miles

both outer cv boots splitting no grease loss yet

drivers front tyre worn on edges

front discs below spec

oil leak poss from gearbox

rear pads to 3mm

Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,475 miles

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

both outer cv boots splitting no grease loss yet

drivers front tyre worn on edges

front discs below spec

oil leak poss from gearbox

rear pads to 3mm

Fail 30 Mar 2007 59,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,000 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 DPK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPK, 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 DPK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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