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YC53 GVH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,339 mi
Last recorded134,339 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 134,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 133,351 miles

Oil leak ()

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

undertray fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 1 Apr 2017 133,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

undertray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,916 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 115,901 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 111,448 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 111,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 106,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

perishing to front anti roll bar link bushes/ play in rack/

Fail 27 Mar 2010 106,321 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

perishing to front anti roll bar link bushes/ play in rack/

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,970 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,171 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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YC53 GVH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC53 GVH, 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 YC53 GVH registered?

YC53 GVH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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