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YK53 YRP

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,192 mi
Last recorded167,192 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 YRP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 167,192 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 167,158 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Calliper clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 0ffside and Nearside front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 151,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 146,328 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 138,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2018 138,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2017 131,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 123,724 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 111,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,081 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 108,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 101,318 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

advise nearside mirrow glass condition

advise nocking noise when brakeing

advise rear discs slight worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,122 miles

o/s/f tyre low

slight play in o/s steering track rod

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,676 miles

emissions 2.13m-1 @ 70oc

n/s door mirror glass discoloured

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,813 miles

n/s/f rollbar link boot worn

o/s/r lower sidelight inoperative

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,945 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,501 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 44,501 miles

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

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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YK53 YRP 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 76.2%.

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 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 YK53 YRP, 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 YK53 YRP registered?

YK53 YRP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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