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SK53 VCC

2003 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,879 mi
Last recorded91,879 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VCC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,879 miles

Rear corroded holes in the boot outwith prescribed area

Fail 3 Feb 2020 91,877 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corroded holes in boot outwith prescribed area

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 90,599 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper tail light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,433 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2018 88,433 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,207 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,662 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 82,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,160 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 80,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,486 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 78,486 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,460 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,460 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,843 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,159 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,159 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,098 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,170 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 48,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 VCC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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