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YH53 UZB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,140 mi
Last recorded185,140 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 185,140 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 176,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 166,387 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Aug 2016 167,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED

EXSS ENGINE CRANK PRESSUR

EXSS ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 158,670 miles

Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes split.

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

creaking from steering and suspension during roadtest ?

Fail 28 Aug 2015 158,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded other main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes split.

creaking from steering and suspension during roadtest ?

Pass 15 Jul 2014 148,838 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jul 2014 148,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2013 139,992 miles

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

brake pad wear warning lamp om

Fail 27 Jun 2013 139,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad waqrning light on

headlamp washers not working

Pass 16 Jul 2012 130,472 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit of 1'6mm

Pass 18 Jul 2011

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 13 Jul 2011

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

plastic trim on nearside side step insicure

rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

large crake to nearside windscreen just entering b zone

Fail 16 Jun 2009 87,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,399 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 71,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 40,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YH53 UZB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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