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PK53 EEB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,261 mi
Last recorded131,261 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 EEB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,261 miles

ADD REAR AXLE BUSHES

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,826 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 112,826 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 105,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 100,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,987 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn small control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,087 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front need changing (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,444 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,708 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,732 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 69,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,217 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,445 miles

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,820 miles

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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PK53 EEB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PK53 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

PK53 EEB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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