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SH53 CYL

2003 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 CYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 99,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 96,970 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,961 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 87,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,523 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,588 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,759 miles

both front lower suspension arms front bushes starting to split and deterioate

both front tyres getting low inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,643 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,752 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 47,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 39,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,986 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

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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SH53 CYL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SH53 CYL, 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 SH53 CYL registered?

SH53 CYL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is SH53 CYL safe to buy?

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