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2003 BMW X5
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- Registration MA53KXW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 14 Jul 2022
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,698 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear surface corroded
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 174,698 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear surface corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 172,018 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under suspension rusted
- under cover tray fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 171,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel drops (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,556 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
15 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,556 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,319 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018 24 Jun 20264 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fwd arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fwd arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- brake fluid cap insecure
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- steering feels stiff
- both headlights beam image deteriorated
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 140,588 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017 24 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,284 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,237 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 122,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,362 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 24 Jun 20266 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,912 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,860 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,860 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,657 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202621 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
10 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,414 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,698 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MA53KXW was registered on 2003-10-13
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