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GF53JPY
2003 BMW X5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
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- Registration GF53JPY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 04 Sep 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
5 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,039 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,195 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 169,195 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,393 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2024 26 Jun 202616 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,857 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER FITTED (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,729 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,623 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2021 26 Jun 202610 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine constant drip (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,321 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,789 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018 26 Jun 20269 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,824 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,153 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016 26 Jun 202627 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,969 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2015 26 Jun 202610 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
2 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,279 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,196 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
21 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,196 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,034 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,403 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
19 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,245 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,952 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009 26 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
13 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,405 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2008 26 Jun 202613 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 27,584 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GF53JPY was registered on 2003-09-30
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