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OU53 YVZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,773 mi
Last recorded194,773 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 194,773 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 175,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 151,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 127,083 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 127,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 98,368 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,283 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,599 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,352 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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OU53 YVZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU53 YVZ, 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 OU53 YVZ registered?

OU53 YVZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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