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SP53 VVO

2003 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,536 mi
Last recorded154,536 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VVO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 155,213 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 153,063 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 147,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 139,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 133,651 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 133,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 127,203 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 127,203 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 120,298 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 120,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 104,334 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 104,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 82,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,593 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 12 Sep 2008 70,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,236 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 63,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Near side rear tyre on 1.6mm.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,465 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 57,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SP53 VVO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SP53 VVO, 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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SP53 VVO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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