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SK53 VBJ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,067 mi
Last recorded165,067 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 165,067 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 165,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing x4 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 153,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 153,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 147,090 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 147,090 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 128,593 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 128,580 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 121,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 111,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 105,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 88,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,274 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 11 Mar 2008 56,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,407 miles

Windscreen damage in zone A at 10mm limit. Strongly advise rectified

Fail 14 Sep 2006 44,405 miles

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

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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SK53 VBJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK53 VBJ, 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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SK53 VBJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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