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SY53 NUC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,253 mi
Last recorded122,253 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 NUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2018 122,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor near tow bar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor near tow bar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,848 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,225 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,311 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,081 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2011 68,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,700 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,443 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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SY53 NUC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NUC, 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 SY53 NUC registered?

SY53 NUC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is SY53 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 NUC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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