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MT53 UGC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,074 mi
Last recorded108,074 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 UGC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 108,074 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 108,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,161 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 99,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 90,537 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 90,527 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front headlamps corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 74,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2014 69,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2013 60,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,920 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 44,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,364 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,364 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,043 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 UGC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

MT53 UGC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is MT53 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 UGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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