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NK53 YOO

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

174,345 mi
Last recorded174,345 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YOO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 174,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes all greased over (1.1.11 (c))

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

headlights going cloudy

Pass 13 Sep 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake efforts just pass mot

Pass 13 Sep 2017

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016

handbrake effort could be improved

Pass 29 Aug 2015 122,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s/f , o/s/f , n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,920 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 88,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,350 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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NK53 YOO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NK53 YOO, 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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NK53 YOO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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