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SY53 DXC

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 DXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 96,996 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,021 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,789 miles

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

both front tyres are cracking in the treads

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,887 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,996 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 72,465 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,020 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 64,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,201 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)

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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SY53 DXC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SY53 DXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY53 DXC registered?

SY53 DXC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is SY53 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 DXC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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