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ML53 CZV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 CZV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 140,800 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lower reading

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 140,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear parking brake lower reading

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 133,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

side steps and covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 132,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

side steps and covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 123,164 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 119,106 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 107,442 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 107,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 90,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,007 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 86,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,040 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 57,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,027 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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ML53 CZV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML53 CZV, 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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ML53 CZV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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