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MV53 OFK

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

208,001 mi
Last recorded208,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 OFK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 208,001 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 207,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 201,357 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 201,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Whiter light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Whiter light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 201,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front brake pads wear indicator insecure

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2020 194,369 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 183,624 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 177,098 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 173,367 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both From Centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 173,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Bush - Straight Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front- Curvy Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front- Curvy Arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both From Centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 168,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

both rear tyres wearing from centre

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 168,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

both rear tyres wearing from centre

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 164,752 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 164,752 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front bannana arm (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside & offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 140,536 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 140,533 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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 8 Oct 2011 129,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 119,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,230 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 112,229 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 112,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 99,520 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 99,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 80,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 80,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,517 miles

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

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

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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MV53 OFK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MV53 OFK, 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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MV53 OFK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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