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SG53 YBR

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YBR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 148,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 145,680 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 145,540 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached small arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached small arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 137,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 132,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,908 miles

Advise Handbrake performance only just acceptable

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are worn heavily on the inside edges and are only just acceptable

Advise all brake pipes have been greased

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,631 miles

Advise All brake pipes have been greased

Advise Handbrake performance is just acceptable.

Front Advise Inner edge wear to both tyres

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Advise Inner edge wear to both tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2015 116,960 miles

Advise 1 out of 2 side lamps O/S/R in op but is acceptable.

Advise All brake pipes have been heavily greased.

Advise Corrosion to main brake pipes that can be seen is only just acceptable

Advise Handbrake performance is only just acceptable.

Nearside Front Advise play in Wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,966 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Sep 2013 105,777 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 105,777 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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 15 Sep 2012 93,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,637 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 142,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 135,070 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 134,956 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 105,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,770 miles

Scraping noise coming from OSR wheel hub (handbrake area)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,103 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 YBR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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