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SN53 UPG

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,011 mi
Last recorded215,011 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 215,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 213,803 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

slight play at offside front track rod end

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 210,642 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 210,642 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 194,110 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 185,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 160,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 159,706 miles

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

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2012 135,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 121,258 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 121,107 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 114,330 miles

N/S/R Exhaust tailpipe Mounting Starting to split

O/S/R Exhaust tailpipe Mounting Starting to split

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Exhaust tailpipe Mounting Starting to split

O/S/R Exhaust tailpipe Mounting Starting to split

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,643 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2008 101,306 miles

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

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 UPG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPG, 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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SN53 UPG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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