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VK53 TOH

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,872 mi
Last recorded142,872 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 TOH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 142,872 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225 50 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 125,256 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate insecure both (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285 45 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225 50 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 121,936 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Hubs corroded (Both) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 121,978 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Both (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 118,629 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lenses clouding (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 118,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lenses clouding (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 26 Jul 2016 113,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 109,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 1 Aug 2014 103,661 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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 wearing on outer shoulders

exhaust corroeded

power steering pipes damp

Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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 wearing on outer shoulders

exhaust corroeded

power steering pipes damp

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,973 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front steering rack link has slight play

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,750 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,147 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,542 miles

Both outer CV boots starting to crack.

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge & remaining tread just above 1.6mm limit.

Squeaking noise from front of engine at idle.

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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VK53 TOH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK53 TOH, 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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VK53 TOH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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