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YC53 UHO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UHO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 133,057 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 125,482 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 117,051 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,641 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 109,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

parking brake effort only just met requirements

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,858 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,906 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scuffed on outer walls

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake effort just on required limit

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,890 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 UHO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UHO, 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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YC53 UHO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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