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SG53 MFT

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

184,494 mi
Last recorded184,494 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MFT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 184,494 miles

Nearside undertrays and sill covers fitted restricted view

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

Offside undertrays and sill covers fitted restricted view

Pass 2 Jun 2019 169,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 155,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 147,433 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 138,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 127,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 120,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 107,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 107,278 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,673 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 82,253 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 82,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,524 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,864 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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SG53 MFT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SG53 MFT, 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 SG53 MFT registered?

SG53 MFT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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