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SN53 PFY

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 PFY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 166,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 165,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 154,489 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 154,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 150,450 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate slightly obscured

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 150,450 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly obscured

Pass 24 Jun 2009 120,100 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/r & n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre aproaching 3mm

Fail 24 Jun 2009 120,100 miles

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/r & n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre aproaching 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,618 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,698 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 48,698 miles

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

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 PFY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFY, 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

How do I check the history of SN53 PFY?

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What year was SN53 PFY registered?

SN53 PFY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SN53 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 PFY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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