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OU53 TZV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,280 mi
Last recorded150,280 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 TZV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 150,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022
Pass 18 Nov 2021 138,966 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 138,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 134,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 130,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,333 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,890 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,806 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 105,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,776 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,866 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 101,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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 23 Sep 2009 89,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,110 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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OU53 TZV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OU53 TZV, 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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OU53 TZV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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