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NG53 NCE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,998 mi
Last recorded96,998 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 NCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 96,998 miles

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

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

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

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 96,994 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,877 miles

1 litre of 5w30 oil added

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1 litre of 5w30 oil added

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,303 miles

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

Misting of oil on rear differential.

Under-tray fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

Misting of oil on rear differential.

Under-tray fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,053 miles

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test. (5w30)

Misting of oil on rear differential.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,053 miles

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test. (5w30)

Misting of oil on rear differential.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,473 miles

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

Oil added for test 1.0 of 5w30

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

Slight oil leak on rear diff/axle.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,698 miles

both front bottom ball joints have play in them

fuel cap rubber cracking

rear brake pads look low

Fail 8 Sep 2014 74,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front bottom ball joints have play in them

fuel cap rubber cracking

rear brake pads look low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,271 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,482 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,010 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 66,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,517 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 63,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,553 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,207 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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NG53 NCE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NG53 NCE, 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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NG53 NCE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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