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SN53 ORJ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 ORJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,793 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 68,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,064 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 68,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,509 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 18 Aug 2014 66,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,148 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,148 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,052 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,436 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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SN53 ORJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SN53 ORJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN53 ORJ registered?

SN53 ORJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is SN53 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 ORJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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