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YJ53 EXE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,559 mi
Last recorded174,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 EXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 174,559 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 166,737 miles

slightly smokey when cold

Pass 7 Oct 2020 163,976 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 163,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 152,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,533 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 148,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading into Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 138,716 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 133,695 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 129,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 129,348 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 125,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 120,057 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 114,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,860 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 106,852 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,580 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 74,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,937 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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YJ53 EXE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 EXE, 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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What year was YJ53 EXE registered?

YJ53 EXE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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