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PE53 FGM

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,714 mi
Last recorded197,714 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FGM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 197,714 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 190,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear/outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front anti-rattle clip missing from caliper

Offside Front ride height sensor insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above rear subframe x2(difficult to inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hand brake efficiency slightly low

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 190,569 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear/outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front anti-rattle clip missing from caliper

Offside Front ride height sensor insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above rear subframe x2(difficult to inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017

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

Offside Front HIGHT SENSOR LOOSE

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front HIGHT SENSOR LOOSE

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 175,380 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 165,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes/across rear as well (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 165,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes/across rear as well (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 160,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 160,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 152,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,337 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 140,337 miles

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

front arm bushes weak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 123,806 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 123,641 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,746 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 86,623 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 86,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,756 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 58,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 58,754 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 45,782 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 45,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FGM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FGM, 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 FGM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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