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YH53 UOU

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,102 mi
Last recorded156,102 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UOU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 156,102 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Undertray(s) fitted obstructing view of some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2022 150,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front suspension sub frame corroded

park brake performance only just met requirements

under shields/trim fitted restricting view

Pass 7 Dec 2020 145,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under shields fitted restricting view

Fail 23 Nov 2020 145,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under shields fitted restricting view

Pass 19 Jun 2019 136,534 miles

under shields fitted restricting view

Fail 13 Jun 2019 136,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted restricting view

Pass 10 May 2018 131,739 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 131,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 130,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 130,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted so unable to test adult seatbelt.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 116,473 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 106,702 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear differential has slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2012 84,568 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2011 71,215 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,555 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,554 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,016 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,229 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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YH53 UOU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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