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ML53 PNU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,373 mi
Last recorded130,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 PNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 130,373 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear n/s both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 130,373 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear n/s both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 119,532 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,117 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,117 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 73,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,703 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,442 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 40,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,367 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 PNU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML53 PNU, 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 PNU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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