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SV53 YEK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,027 mi
Last recorded141,027 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YEK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 141,027 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 141,015 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 132,382 miles

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

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2018 132,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,475 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,462 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower, rear suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,997 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,922 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 104,922 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,564 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavly feathered.brake pad warning lamp on.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,089 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavly feathered.brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,496 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 82,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,712 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 52,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,421 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,327 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 YEK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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