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SA53 CDU

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,200 mi
Last recorded184,200 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 184,200 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 181,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 162,519 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 156,352 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 156,320 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking in area of abs pump (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s & n/s (3.7.B.6a)

vehicle fitted with undertray not allowing full inspection. o/s & n/s headlamp wiring in poor condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 145,243 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 137,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 127,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 127,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 117,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,830 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 107,830 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 96,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,141 miles

o/s/f steering rack arm drumstick has slight wear

Fail 7 Jan 2011 90,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f steering rack arm drumstick has slight wear

Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,870 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,870 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 71,386 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 71,356 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 59,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,162 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 59,162 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,776 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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SA53 CDU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SA53 CDU, 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 SA53 CDU registered?

SA53 CDU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is SA53 CDU safe to buy?

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