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MW53 MXD

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,234 mi
Last recorded178,234 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 MXD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 178,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 165,784 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jan 2013 153,920 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 153,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 142,994 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 130,400 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 130,345 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

unable to carry out full inspection due to covers

Fail 23 Dec 2010 130,217 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 110,455 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 89,006 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cut in side wall, not exposing cords.

N/S/R Tyre has nail in outer quarter band.

Rear pads low.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 88,827 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre has cut in side wall, not exposing cords.

N/S/R Tyre has nail in outer quarter band.

Rear pads low.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 67,766 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 47,907 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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MW53 MXD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW53 MXD, 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 MW53 MXD registered?

MW53 MXD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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