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YN53 UUB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,288 mi
Last recorded133,288 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 UUB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 133,288 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,128 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 126,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre very low

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,206 miles

parking brake performance requirement only just met

Fail 20 Nov 2017 119,200 miles

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

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

parking brake performance requirement only just met

Pass 22 Nov 2016 107,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

parking brake required performance only just met

Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,877 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

parking brake performance only just reached required performance of 16% percentage

Fail 18 Nov 2015 97,870 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge advise change

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,440 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,420 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear tyres under inflated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,412 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 54,361 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 54,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,339 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 31,318 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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YN53 UUB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN53 UUB, 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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YN53 UUB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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