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PE53 NLZ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,536 mi
Last recorded145,536 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 145,536 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front and N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on or close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 145,349 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front and N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on or close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 135,036 miles

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

Offside Front Outer C.V. Boot deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2015 123,383 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 103,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,199 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,119 miles

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 12 Jul 2010 72,222 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,080 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,686 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 NLZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

PE53 NLZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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