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PE53 PMV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,321 mi
Last recorded180,321 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 PMV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 180,321 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 180,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 178,034 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 165,049 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 165,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 155,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 155,493 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 142,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 136,205 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 Front 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 30 Jun 2011 134,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 132,284 miles

Both rear tyres worn almost ON limits of tread wear at Inner tread edge areas

Brake warning light at dash stays ON

O/S/F side indicator broken and N/W

Fail 25 Feb 2011 132,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

B/Fluid level abit low

Both rear tyres worn almost ON limits of tread wear at Inner tread edge areas

Brake warning light at dash stays ON

Front and rear Outer b/pads low

N/S w/blade split at end

N/S/R Inner b/pad low and near limits of wear

O/S/F side indicator broken and N/W

Rear number plate abit loose

Pass 22 Feb 2010 111,085 miles

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

Noted front tyres different size to rear,

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 111,084 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front pads are low on friction material.

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,923 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 83,883 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,324 miles

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

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 PMV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

PE53 PMV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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