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PX53 VSA

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,281 mi
Last recorded149,281 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VSA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 149,281 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2020 149,281 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

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

Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2018

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

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

Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017
Fail 5 Jan 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,164 miles

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

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

incorrect mirror glass fitted to nearside

Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

incorrect mirror glass fitted to nearside

Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,333 miles

Both brear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 76,930 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 76,930 miles

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

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

Offside 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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PX53 VSA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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