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YG53 FCV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,002 mi
Last recorded177,002 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 177,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 162,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 146,535 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 137,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,516 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 89,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,009 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 67,739 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,063 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,223 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 40,211 miles

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

heat shield loose & damaged n/s/f floor

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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YG53 FCV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG53 FCV, 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 YG53 FCV registered?

YG53 FCV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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