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VX53 YNY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,913 mi
Last recorded125,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 125,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 108,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (ALMOST TO CORDS) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (ALMOST TO CORDS) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE VIRTUALLY ON CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE VIRTUALLY ON CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PIPES FROM TANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE VIRTUALLY ON CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE VIRTUALLY ON CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,746 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,900 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,891 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 75,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Left rear tyre wearing on inner edge and worn close to cord

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,961 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 64,430 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 46,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,461 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,370 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 YNY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

VX53 YNY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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