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PX53 FXW

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,439 mi
Last recorded153,439 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 FXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 153,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,329 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 135,385 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Fail 15 Sep 2020 135,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,000 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides outer disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides low treads and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Slight under body corrosion in places

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,964 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 128,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,764 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,774 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 113,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls damaged. split. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wearing out of shape.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 106,845 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,613 miles

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

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

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,666 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 62,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,378 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,782 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 28,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,929 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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PX53 FXW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PX53 FXW, 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 PX53 FXW registered?

PX53 FXW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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