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PK53 BZT

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,065 mi
Last recorded156,065 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BZT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 156,065 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 155,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 149,002 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 146,218 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 146,216 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 142,307 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 142,304 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured latch not working (5.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2014 137,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 137,546 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 129,725 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 129,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 124,760 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front tyre cut but not reach the cord

Fail 29 Nov 2012 124,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front tyre cut but not reach the cord

Pass 1 Dec 2011 117,283 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 117,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,891 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,189 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,641 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 83,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 67,616 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

air bag light on

nearside front and offside front windows tinted

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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PK53 BZT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK53 BZT, 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 PK53 BZT registered?

PK53 BZT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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