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SL53 OCF

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,673 mi
Last recorded104,673 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OCF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,432 miles

Offside Front door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,649 miles

drivers door mirror

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,722 miles

bonnet catch faulty

os door mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2020 87,722 miles

Brake performance not tested seized nsr (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch faulty

os door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,140 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 86,140 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018
Fail 29 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,421 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

light switch fault

Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

light switch fault

Pass 31 Oct 2016

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front light cracks forming

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded section between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded section between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front light cracks forming

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 78,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamps poor

light switch faulty

rear tyres worn on centre of tread

Fail 4 Oct 2014 75,405 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamps poor

light switch faulty

rear tyres worn on centre of tread

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,830 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

h/brake poor

light switch faulty

Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

light switch faulty

Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,659 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,322 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 58,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 7 Nov 2009 47,186 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2008 41,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,128 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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SL53 OCF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SL53 OCF, 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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SL53 OCF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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