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OX53 EVF

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

183,615 mi
Last recorded183,615 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 EVF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 183,615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 177,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 172,197 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both mirrors slightly loose

side covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 6 Nov 2021 166,019 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil / coolant leak under covers unable to view

Pass 4 Nov 2020 155,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 144,661 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,847 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,559 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under shields fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2016 118,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under shields fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,019 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 108,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil on minimum level mark

minor chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,326 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 82,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,829 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,462 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,462 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 Nov 2009 63,431 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,509 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 40,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,787 miles

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

Slight damage to NSR sidewall

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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OX53 EVF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OX53 EVF, 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 OX53 EVF registered?

OX53 EVF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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