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SL53 YHO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,396 mi
Last recorded175,396 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YHO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 175,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 175,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 173,680 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 173,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 172,272 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 172,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 169,827 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 166,506 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 166,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 163,550 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 163,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 160,466 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 160,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 157,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 157,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 152,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 148,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 145,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to rear middle row

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 138,002 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 138,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 128,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,664 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 103,664 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 81,714 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 285/45/19v

unable to check underside properly due to covers

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 YHO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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