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VU53 AMO

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AMO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019
Fail 27 Apr 2019

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 124,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2017

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 101,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 94,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2012 87,737 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 78,774 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 78,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OIL DRIPING OFF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY

Pass 10 May 2010 70,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,950 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,942 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,996 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & nsf tyre wall damage

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,820 miles

front nunber plate damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside rear wheel arch trim missing

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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VU53 AMO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU53 AMO, 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 VU53 AMO registered?

VU53 AMO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 AMO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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