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OV53AEF
2003 BMW X5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
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- Registration OV53AEF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault o/s/r rod snapped? (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,086 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody covers
23 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody covers
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,275 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019 3 Jul 202619 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,055 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019 3 Jul 20269 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,974 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,487 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 3 Jul 20266 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,485 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,592 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,991 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,703 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,158 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,707 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 3 Jul 202626 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,781 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,556 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,980 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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OV53AEF was registered on 2003-11-01
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