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NT53 OAJ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,378 mi
Last recorded98,378 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 OAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 94,368 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 89,507 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 89,495 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,756 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,432 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nsf brake pad wear sensor no connected

Fail 26 Oct 2019 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nsf brake pad wear sensor no connected

Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,810 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,698 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,967 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Outer Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 315,391 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 31,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,400 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 23,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,028 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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NT53 OAJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NT53 OAJ, 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 NT53 OAJ registered?

NT53 OAJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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