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VU53 BNO

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,413 mi
Last recorded128,413 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BNO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,413 miles

Nearside Front door corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 128,413 miles

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

Nearside Front door corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 122,426 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 107,939 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 102,364 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,434 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring rear end.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,201 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 90,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,924 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

knocking noise from rear under acceleration no apparent wear

Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,125 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 72,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,737 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,737 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,816 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 51,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,189 miles

offside steering arm from rack to track rod end has slight play in joint !

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,948 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,930 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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VU53 BNO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU53 BNO, 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 BNO registered?

VU53 BNO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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