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YG53 FHU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 144,654 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2021 135,899 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement .

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underneath the vehicle

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 12 Jun 2021 135,898 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement .

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underneath the vehicle

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 13 Jun 2020 130,642 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,283 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both. (2.7.2a)

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

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,283 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both. (2.7.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,961 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 107,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,670 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 97,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,290 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 74,290 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 65,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2010 65,457 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,193 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 52,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,860 miles

Rear tyres wearing on both inside edges

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,596 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)

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 FHU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG53 FHU, 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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YG53 FHU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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