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YE53 VZP

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,487 mi
Last recorded139,487 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VZP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 139,487 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 132,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,194 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 125,184 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,433 miles

Nail in o/side rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 115,432 miles

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

Nail in o/side rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,334 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly unevenly

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 10 Aug 2013 90,762 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,990 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,901 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,204 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 61,189 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,549 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,998 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,370 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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YE53 VZP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE53 VZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE53 VZP registered?

YE53 VZP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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