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PX53 TKK

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,193 mi
Last recorded188,193 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 188,193 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 188,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 182,728 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 182,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 165,968 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 151,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 151,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,572 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake efficiency only just meets requirements. Further investigation and/or repair required.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 121,317 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 121,287 miles

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

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)

Front tyres scrubbed on outside edges

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,986 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,415 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Noise heard from offside rear suspension unit during brake test

Fail 24 Sep 2013 77,415 miles

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

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Noise heard from offside rear suspension unit during brake test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,535 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre has scuffing and slight cuts on outside side wall but no cords showing

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,297 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a tear on outside edge but not through to cords

Rear axle rubber mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,250 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a tear on outside edge but not through to cords

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

Rear axle rubber mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,706 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,826 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 TKK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PX53 TKK, 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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PX53 TKK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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