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YO53 VPJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,945 mi
Last recorded130,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,945 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 130,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 120,638 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2012 118,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 115,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 109,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,634 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 102,578 miles

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

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

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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YO53 VPJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YO53 VPJ, 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 YO53 VPJ registered?

YO53 VPJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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