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SD53 EXN

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,832 mi
Last recorded185,832 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 EXN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 185,832 miles

cut to off side rear tyre inner side wall

front and rear brake discs worn

near side rear lower suspension bush rusted but no play found

off side front brake pipe rusted

off side rear outer brake pad close to limit

Fail 17 May 2017 185,832 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged linkcage broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

cut to off side rear tyre inner side wall

front and rear brake discs worn

near side rear lower suspension bush rusted but no play found

off side front brake pipe rusted

off side rear outer brake pad close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2016 179,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 173,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 167,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 157,778 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 144,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 132,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 116,298 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 104,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 87,451 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,650 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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SD53 EXN 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 84.6%.

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 SD53 EXN, 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 SD53 EXN registered?

SD53 EXN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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