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MT53 CCE

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,570 mi
Last recorded41,570 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 CCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 41,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlight Unit Has Condensation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 41,570 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight Unit Has Condensation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 39,983 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 39,983 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 37,825 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 37,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 36,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 35,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION INSIDE LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 35,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION INSIDE LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 33,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 31,571 miles

steering rack noise from o/s front

Pass 1 Nov 2018 30,106 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 30,106 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,247 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,239 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 15,239 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,839 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,257 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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MT53 CCE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MT53 CCE, 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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What year was MT53 CCE registered?

MT53 CCE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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