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YF53 GKK

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,177 mi
Last recorded177,177 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 GKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 177,177 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 177,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 173,061 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn slipping (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 173,061 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn slipping (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2020 159,113 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 May 2019 155,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 May 2018 151,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 147,539 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2017 147,539 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 143,537 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 18 May 2016 143,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2015 133,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 133,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 133,425 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 126,909 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 121,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 115,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both rear tyres,edges wearing

Pass 10 May 2010 105,809 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,828 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 94,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 83,595 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 83,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 71,517 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 GKK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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