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ST53 CEV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,306 mi
Last recorded61,306 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 CEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 61,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub-Frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub-Frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,650 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre is slightly perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre is slightly perished on outer sidewall

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

General corrosion to underside members and components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear handbrake has just passed test 17%

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,192 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,441 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 27,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre has cut on tread below requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,436 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,126 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,584 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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ST53 CEV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ST53 CEV, 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 ST53 CEV registered?

ST53 CEV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ST53 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 CEV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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