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PE53 BWJ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,336 mi
Last recorded114,336 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 BWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,336 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE BODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 7 Apr 2026 114,334 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE BODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 5 Apr 2025 112,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

front suspension/steering components corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 112,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

front suspension/steering components corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,105 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 112,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 111,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 109,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,549 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 106,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,865 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 103,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres started to crack and perish

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 91,286 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,452 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 87,437 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,458 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 78,685 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,164 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,659 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 BWJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWJ, 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 PE53 BWJ registered?

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

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