MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front out riggers corroded
front tyres worn on the inside edge
metal brake pipes corroded
oil leaks
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front out riggers corroded
front tyres worn on the inside edge
metal brake pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre badley worn on the inside edge
oil leaks
various brake pipes greased
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn iner edge
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres worn iner edge
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MD53 VZH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MD53 VZH, 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 VZH registered?
MD53 VZH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is MD53 VZH safe to buy?
The MOT history for MD53 VZH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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