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VE52 EWH

2003 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,128 mi
Last recorded236,128 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 EWH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 236,128 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 236,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 228,502 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 219,653 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 212,523 miles

washers weak but operational

Fail 21 Jun 2017 212,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

washers weak but operational

Pass 29 Jun 2016 202,795 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 192,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 180,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 166,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 153,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2012 153,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2011 139,496 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre treads slightly mishaped

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2011 139,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre treads slightly mishaped

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2010 113,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 113,657 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 103,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 103,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,805 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 80,678 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,910 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 54,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 33,754 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 33,708 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords or ply

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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VE52 EWH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE52 EWH, 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 VE52 EWH registered?

VE52 EWH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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