MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undershields fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NS jet split leaking water onto bonnet (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner shoulder .Perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undershields fitted obscuring some components
Front both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wing mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage next to AC compressor (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage next to AC compressor (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front headlamp level sensor bracket cracked but still functioning
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above tie bar (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above tie bar (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front headlamp level sensor cracked
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joints
Power steering pipe damp
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
play in steering rack inner joints
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pipes protected in sealent
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r brake disc pitted
o/s/f brake disc pitted
slight rear diff leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r brake disc pitted
o/s/f brake disc pitted
slight rear diff leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs poor condition
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
advise all four tyres starting to get low on tread in centre's of tyres.
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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VX53 YYO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VX53 YYO, 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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VX53 YYO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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