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ExpiredMileage
242,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Brake Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Brake Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
both rear tyres on 3mm and naerside inner edge off tyre bauld also advice wheel ali. both front outer mirror glasses starting to tarnish
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres on 3mm and naerside inner edge off tyre bauld also advice wheel ali. both front outer mirror glasses starting to tarnish
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s mirror glass deteriorated
o/s mirror glass deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s mirror glass deteriorated
o/s mirror glass deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SN53 UTA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SN53 UTA, 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 UTA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2003.
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