MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge bald
Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge bald
Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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