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SA53 GYU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,786 mi
Last recorded133,786 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 GYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 133,786 miles

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

both mirror covers insecure

Fail 1 May 2020 133,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake sticking

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both mirror covers insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 114,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,923 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Oct 2017 108,922 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,967 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,953 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s front tyre cracks on side wall

Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,303 miles

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

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

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted, unable to check sill prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2013 73,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2012 66,411 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

both front discs pitted

both rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 57,256 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,080 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 GYU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GYU, 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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SA53 GYU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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