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NA53 NGN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,821 mi
Last recorded130,821 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 NGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,754 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,054 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,823 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

head light images poor on limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre nail

o/s/r rose bush play on limit needs attention

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

wipers smear

Fail 9 Jan 2018 116,821 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield loose

head light images poor on limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre nail

o/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/r rose bush play on limit needs attention

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

wipers smear

Fail 16 Dec 2017 116,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake travel quite high

Headlamp images very poor

Major oil leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Wipers smear

o/s/r lower rear rose joint has play and on limit - advise renewal

Pass 31 Dec 2016 106,647 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,776 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

advise- cannot check rear seat belts due to spare wheels on rear seat

advise- n/s/f tyre cracking

advise- n/s/f wing mirror cover broken

advise- o/s/r tyre low inside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre low tread depth.

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge recommend replacement.

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

Rear brake pads low on material.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre low tread depth.

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge recommend replacement.

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

Rear brake pads low on material.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 55,552 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,388 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 52,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,158 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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NA53 NGN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NA53 NGN, 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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NA53 NGN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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