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MM53 BKK

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,329 mi
Last recorded187,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 BKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 187,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush/pin -outer -movement visually obvious due to condition of bush but no movement detected at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in offside front brake pipe,exact condition unknown ,advise renewing asap

corrosion in rear subframe

minimal movement on manual headlamp adjuster

oil leak

self levelling suspension/traction control?- inactive according to dash display

Fail 10 Jun 2019 187,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush/pin -outer -movement visually obvious due to condition of bush but no movement detected at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in offside front brake pipe,exact condition unknown ,advise renewing asap

corrosion in rear subframe

minimal movement on manual headlamp adjuster

oil leak

self levelling suspension/traction control?- inactive according to dash display

Pass 11 Jun 2018 178,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

grease around both front cv boots

handbrake efficacy on the limit

headlamp lenses in poor condition

self levelling suspension inactive according to dash display

wear in nearside rear lower wishbone ,outer pin/bush

Fail 4 Jun 2018 178,197 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose but excessively corroded in front of nearside rear subframe mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose -above rear axle etc (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

grease around both front cv boots

handbrake efficacy on the limit

headlamp lenses in poor condition

self levelling suspension inactive according to dash display

wear in nearside rear lower wishbone ,outer pin/bush

Pass 20 Jun 2017 166,711 miles

limited vision on some components due to undertrays and covers fitted

self levelling suspension inactive

slight corrosion in both front brake pipes

wear in nearside rear lower wishbone pin and bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2017 166,711 miles

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

limited vision on some components due to undertrays and covers fitted

self levelling suspension inactive

slight corrosion in both front brake pipes

wear in nearside rear lower wishbone pin and bushes

Fail 22 May 2017 165,941 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

engine and under covers fitted

self levelling suspention inactive

wipers not fully tested

Pass 17 May 2016 155,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

second to rear offside exhaust mount partially broken

Pass 12 May 2015 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear exhaust box rubber split, but still secure

Fail 30 Jun 2014 118,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear exhaust box rubber split, but still secure

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 75,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,567 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 61,926 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,042 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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MM53 BKK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MM53 BKK, 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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MM53 BKK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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