MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.
Misting of oil on rear differential.
Under-tray fitted.
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.
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)
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)
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.
both front bottom ball joints have play in them
fuel cap rubber cracking
rear brake pads look low
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
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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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