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SN53 USP

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,631 mi
Last recorded170,631 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 170,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 170,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 158,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 158,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,691 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 135,690 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 125,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Signs of fuel leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016
Fail 9 Nov 2016

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,156 miles

park brake effort just met, rear brakes require adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Nov 2014 98,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 95,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,796 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,309 miles

ADVISE FLUID LEAK FROM UNDER VEHICLE!ADVISE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSORS NOT CONNECTED!

Pass 10 Oct 2009 79,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,788 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 USP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 USP, 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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What year was SN53 USP registered?

SN53 USP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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