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YY53 CVE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,389 mi
Last recorded143,389 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CVE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 143,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 136,259 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,237 miles

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)

sill covers

Pass 28 May 2014 120,722 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 87,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,499 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,497 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 158,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 111,672 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear the inside edge.

H/Brake low performance.

Oil leak from differential prop pinion seal.

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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YY53 CVE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YY53 CVE, 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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YY53 CVE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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