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SD53 PKN

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

183,155 mi
Last recorded183,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 PKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 183,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021
Pass 13 Mar 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

horn weak

n/s outer cv gaiter starting to split

parking brake weak

rear exhaust mountings rubbers weak

Fail 13 Mar 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

horn weak

n/s outer cv gaiter starting to split

parking brake weak

rear exhaust mountings rubbers weak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 159,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2019 159,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2018 148,164 miles

both rear exhaust mountings weak

front suspension lower wishbone mountings deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

nearside parking brake weak

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 148,163 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting weak

front suspension lower wishbone mountings deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

nearside parking brake weak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

advise rear exhaust mounts poor condition

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods ball joints

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2016 129,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

advise rear exhaust mounts poor condition

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods ball joints

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,292 miles

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

advise play in rear subframe mounts

advise poor patterns on headlamps

advise rear exhaust mounting poor

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,185 miles

advise dip beam pattern poor on ns

advise exhaust rear mountings condition deteriorating

advise play in rear main bushes

advise slight play in both front lower swivels

advise uneven tyre wear all round

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,213 miles

advise nsf tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

advise rear differential damp

advise slight play in all suspension bushes

advise slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nsf tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

advise rear differential damp

advise slight play in all suspension bushes

advise slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,412 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 77,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,305 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 21 Apr 2010 59,439 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,128 miles

all 4 tyres on or close lower limit

Fail 10 Mar 2009 47,117 miles

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

all 4 tyres on or close lower limit

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,050 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 PKN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKN, 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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SD53 PKN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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