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PE53 FGG

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,809 mi
Last recorded152,809 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FGG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear/deterioration in various rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer heatshield loose

Fail 9 Jul 2021

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wear in o/s rear bottom link bush/joint (out of shape) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear/deterioration in rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020

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

Offside Front ride height sensor loose

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

parking brake only just met minimum effort

Pass 11 May 2019

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 116,595 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 116,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 116,449 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Nearside - 235/65/17 & Offside - 255/50/19 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 106,131 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 106,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper 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 18 Aug 2016 105,369 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 89,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,561 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,561 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,875 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear at time of test

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,745 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,653 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,360 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,357 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre devoid tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,623 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 FGG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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