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VK53 UNW

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

209,850 mi
Last recorded209,850 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 UNW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 209,850 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 200,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016
Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 135,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 135,000 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 135,000 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,233 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 126,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 119,345 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,544 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,471 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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VK53 UNW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK53 UNW, 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 VK53 UNW registered?

VK53 UNW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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