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VU53 BRV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,643 mi
Last recorded145,643 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,643 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 145,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 139,215 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 128,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 126,458 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 123,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 122,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 119,744 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 115,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 110,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,758 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,698 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 84,698 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 60,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,769 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,897 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 38,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,805 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 14,118 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 BRV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

VU53 BRV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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