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SV53 SWX

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 SWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

suspension corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger burst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 158,850 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust brackets worn rear

suspension has surface rust

Fail 10 Nov 2022 158,826 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust brackets worn rear

suspension has surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2021 155,995 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 155,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 152,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 152,261 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 148,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 148,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 145,279 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 145,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 140,374 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front upper suspension arms/torque reaction arms inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

fluid leak at engine, advise further investigation

Pass 15 Sep 2016 135,002 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r park effort low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 131,108 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 129,851 miles

hand brake just ok recommend inspection & repair

Fail 11 Sep 2014 129,843 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

hand brake just ok recommend inspection & repair

Pass 13 May 2013 119,391 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 95,780 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 95,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,224 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 76,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,948 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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SV53 SWX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SV53 SWX, 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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SV53 SWX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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