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MC53 ENO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering heavy

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2022
Pass 23 Jan 2021 152,613 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 152,613 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 143,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2017 123,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 115,161 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

handbrake only just met requirement

Fail 21 Jan 2016 115,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s/r

handbrake only just met requirement

Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror tape applied

Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,800 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)

Offside Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror tape applied

Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,152 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror tape applied

Fail 24 Jan 2014 99,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror tape applied

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,232 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 88,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,095 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,102 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,102 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,365 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,889 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,806 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 ENO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ENO, 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 ENO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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