MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
slight oil leak
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)
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)
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
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
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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