MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Rear tyres wearing on both inside edges
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)
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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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