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YA53 OCE

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 OCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides top mounts slight play

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,097 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture top of axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides top mounts slight play

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,885 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 112,885 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 112,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,155 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,224 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 95,224 miles

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

recomend new number plates dirty

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,099 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,574 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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YA53 OCE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YA53 OCE, 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 YA53 OCE registered?

YA53 OCE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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