MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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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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