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PJ53 AYV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,818 mi
Last recorded141,818 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 AYV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 141,818 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 140,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 140,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 138,844 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,035 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 134,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 121,127 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,172 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,059 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 108,056 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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 20 Jan 2014 100,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,378 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,483 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 64,483 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,888 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 57,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,712 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 49,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,303 miles

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

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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PJ53 AYV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PJ53 AYV, 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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PJ53 AYV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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