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VX53 ONU

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,440 mi
Last recorded138,440 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ONU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 138,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 131,903 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 121,066 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 121,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018

o/s handbrake slightly low

oil leak

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,562 miles

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

slight mist of oil

Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,562 miles

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

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

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

slight mist of oil

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weak (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,230 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,155 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,128 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,019 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brake discs rusted

rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 5,949 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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VX53 ONU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VX53 ONU, 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 VX53 ONU registered?

VX53 ONU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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