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PN53 ZJY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,219 mi
Last recorded76,219 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ZJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,219 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some testable items

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) bracket on strut damaged not allowing free movement (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some testable items

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,987 miles

Engine and diff oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,813 miles

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

Engine and diff oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lipping around edges

plastic sills

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lipping around edges

plastic sills

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak from differential bung.

Rear tyres balding on inner edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,469 miles

chips on screen

o/s/f seatbelt fluffing

Fail 5 Apr 2011 54,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips on screen

o/s/f seatbelt fluffing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,959 miles

o/s/ c.v. boot perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,845 miles

chips in screen

nail in offside rear

rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,845 miles

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

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

chips in screen

nail in offside rear

rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,551 miles

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

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

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

engine undersheild fitted to underside

small cut around offside rear tyre rim protector

Fail 2 Apr 2008 45,551 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine undersheild fitted to underside

small cut around offside rear tyre rim protector

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,038 miles

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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PN53 ZJY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver 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 PN53 ZJY, 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 PN53 ZJY registered?

PN53 ZJY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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