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YH53 NWO

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

202,681 mi
Last recorded202,681 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 NWO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 202,681 miles

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

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

Rear hand brakes low efforts!

Fail 5 Sep 2024 202,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear hand brakes low efforts!

Pass 14 Jul 2023 183,349 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 173,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 May 2022 173,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2021 166,746 miles

Heat shield loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 157,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of pipe across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front 255/50r19 rear 285/45r19

Pass 23 Apr 2019 154,040 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front 225/55r19 rear 285/45r19

Fail 18 Apr 2019 154,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front 225/55r19 rear 285/45r19

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2018 148,883 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both front seatbelts slow to retract

footbrake slightly spongey

Fail 6 Apr 2018 148,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,811 miles

255/50r19

Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,958 miles

steering squeeky

Fail 19 Jan 2016 131,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45zr19 (4.1.E.1)

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

steering squeeky

Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,958 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 119,956 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 109,355 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 109,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,647 miles

nsf & osf tyre worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,796 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

parking brake performance slightly low

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2010 72,198 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

parking brake performance slightly low

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,761 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,749 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,190 miles

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)

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)

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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YH53 NWO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YH53 NWO, 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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YH53 NWO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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