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YR53 KOB

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,814 mi
Last recorded121,814 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KOB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 116,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn anti roll link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 114,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022
Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,161 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,106 miles

advise slight movement in both front suspension arm lower ball joints

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 94,353 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,306 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 50,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn 4/4/0 mm

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,546 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn 4/4/0 mm

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,957 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 37,957 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,141 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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YR53 KOB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR53 KOB, 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 YR53 KOB registered?

YR53 KOB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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