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PK53 EFA

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 126,903 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 126,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,930 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 121,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 119,616 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has oil leak/s

Fail 30 Dec 2015 119,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285-45-19 111w (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Management Lamp on indicating a fault

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285-45-19 111w (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux drive belt is damaged

bonnet safety catch is stiff

engine has oil leak/s

Pass 17 Dec 2014 115,331 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

axel oil leak

emmission not tested due to serious coolant leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 115,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

axel oil leak

emmission not tested due to serious coolant leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 109,912 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge (255-50-19 111W)

offside front tyre worn on edges (255-50-19 111W)

oil leak

oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 89,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

handbrake not locking rear wheels

Fail 14 Sep 2009 76,577 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

handbrake not locking rear wheels

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,820 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

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 EFA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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