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MP53 PZE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PZE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022
Fail 17 May 2022

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour all four-wheel (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed advice tracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 194,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe at rear corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 192,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 190,077 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear and both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, nearside worse beam pattern just visable (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight column universal joint stiff (2.2.D.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 190,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 164,599 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 164,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 162,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 157,743 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 157,743 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 146,724 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 146,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 139,009 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on iner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2010 139,009 miles

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

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on iner edges

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 130,484 miles

o/s/f main beam too high

Fail 1 Sep 2009 130,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non stantard wheels & tyres fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 117,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MP53 PZE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MP53 PZE, 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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MP53 PZE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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