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YF53 GMO

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,088 mi
Last recorded139,088 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 139,088 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 138,589 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball/tie rod . not track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear and center seat belts unable to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 122,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 121,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 121,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,108 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 121,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,604 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 120,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,815 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,666 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 114,665 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most t.c.a (2.5.B.1a)

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad knock from steering play in o/s rack end

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

n/s front tyre low tread

n/s outer cv boot slightly insecure on housing

o/s front front track control arm ball joint slight play and gaiter slightly split

suspension leaning to o/s suspect faulty air bag o/s rear strong advise

Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s rear brake pads starting to get low

o/s rear indicator discoloured

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under trays damp suspect diesel leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,586 miles

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

front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 3 Feb 2012 85,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,633 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 77,633 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front height corrector for headlamps broken

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 40,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 10 May 2007 40,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 15 May 2006 31,129 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 GMO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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