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YM53 UGT

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,657 mi
Last recorded170,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 UGT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 170,657 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 170,657 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 160,479 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 160,478 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 154,201 miles

corrosion on variuos brake pipes

rear brake hoses brake pipes parts corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2022 146,746 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,341 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 'Both sides ' ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 110,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to the front marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to the rear marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to the front marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to the rear marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,761 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 90,639 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,086 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,532 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,921 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 62,871 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror unit is missing

rear number plate is slightly loose

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,205 miles

near side mirror missing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,516 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 53,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,080 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,773 miles

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)

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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YM53 UGT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YM53 UGT, 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 YM53 UGT registered?

YM53 UGT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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