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ND53 GBY

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,311 mi
Last recorded145,311 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 GBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 145,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corner corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Corner corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe bushes are worn

Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe bushes are worn

Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,500 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 111,808 miles

under tray fitted. engine cover fitted. under body corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 102,876 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing off on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,456 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,247 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 85,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,829 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,727 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 51,983 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,287 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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ND53 GBY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ND53 GBY, 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 ND53 GBY registered?

ND53 GBY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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