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MD53 VJU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

133,134 mi
Last recorded133,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 133,134 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 133,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 129,918 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 129,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 126,609 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner side

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner side

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 126,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner side

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner side

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 124,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,896 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 118,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,642 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 108,642 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 97,344 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 97,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,515 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,197 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,323 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,323 miles

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,910 miles

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,870 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2008 44,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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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MD53 VJU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MD53 VJU, 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 MD53 VJU registered?

MD53 VJU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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