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MC53 JVP

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 99,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,422 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment

Fail 14 Aug 2019 94,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers missing

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 87,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,436 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 78,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested and o/s (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and o/s/rear (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,409 miles

some brake pipes cannot be seen due to plastic covers

Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,405 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

some brake pipes cannot be seen due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,592 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,212 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 50,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,335 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,189 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 JVP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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