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YF53 CRU

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 127,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,868 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 120,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,063 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,897 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,897 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,905 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 84,899 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 81,605 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 81,518 miles

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

brake pipe accross rear showing signs of corrosion

no cap on screen wash bottle

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,484 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,366 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,855 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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YF53 CRU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF53 CRU, 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 YF53 CRU registered?

YF53 CRU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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