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PY53 BHE

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,079 mi
Last recorded199,079 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BHE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 199,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 189,379 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2x fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 179,026 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 179,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 170,231 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 170,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 160,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 148,790 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 148,790 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 137,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 123,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,568 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 91,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,966 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 78,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,210 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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PY53 BHE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PY53 BHE, 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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PY53 BHE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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