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XX53 EJK

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,164 mi
Last recorded171,164 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 EJK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 171,164 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on in vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2020 171,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on in vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2019 158,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 150,322 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 147,891 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 17 May 2017 147,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 13 May 2017 147,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 141,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 134,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 128,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 128,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 111,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,310 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 103,397 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight oil leak from rear diff drain plug

Pass 3 Feb 2011 103,397 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from rear diff drain plug

Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,745 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 96,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,659 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 88,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,957 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 70,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,894 miles

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

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

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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XX53 EJK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XX53 EJK, 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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XX53 EJK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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