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RE53 YYG

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,572 mi
Last recorded183,572 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YYG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 183,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 177,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 177,880 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front windscreen has crack at the bottom, not in drivers view of the road

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 174,491 miles

Windscreen cracked. Not in swept area

Fail 14 Sep 2016 174,482 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated, indicating a fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen cracked. Not in swept area

Pass 14 Jul 2015 162,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 162,332 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has damage outside the drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Jun 2014 152,105 miles

windscreen has damage outside the drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Jun 2013 134,302 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 119,934 miles

Plastic Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 104,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,886 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,903 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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RE53 YYG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RE53 YYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE53 YYG registered?

RE53 YYG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RE53 YYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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