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MC53 EOD

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025
Fail 20 Oct 2025

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 89,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,512 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,586 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 68,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,413 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 65,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 635,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,206 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,821 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,872 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,909 miles

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

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 EOD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOD, 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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What year was MC53 EOD registered?

MC53 EOD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is MC53 EOD safe to buy?

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