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PE53 AXV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 AXV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 121,442 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 19 Nov 2020

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential

Fail 13 Nov 2020

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential

Pass 6 Apr 2019
Fail 1 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,815 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 104,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S + O/S (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Light On

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,236 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 93,303 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear N/S + O/S Tyres Wearing On Inner Tread

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,575 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 88,575 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,940 miles

front tyres 2mm keep check

Fail 8 Feb 2007 51,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2006 33,368 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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PE53 AXV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE53 AXV, 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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PE53 AXV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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