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PO53 ODR

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,024 mi
Last recorded148,024 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 ODR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 148,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

nearside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low- overall efficiency passed

odometer display faulty

Fail 10 Apr 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

nearside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low- overall efficiency passed

odometer display faulty

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,414 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 125,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,558 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 114,555 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 104,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 91,474 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exaust rubbersworn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,154 miles

advise plastic under covers fitted stoping full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,140 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 72,904 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 72,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,320 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 59,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,117 miles

Nearside Front 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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PO53 ODR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PO53 ODR, 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 PO53 ODR registered?

PO53 ODR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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