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AK53 WFW

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,269 mi
Last recorded128,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 128,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 128,269 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,468 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 125,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 121,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 111,580 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections and os rear above subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

park brake lever has little reserve travel

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,472 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 106,437 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,885 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,751 miles

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,983 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 91,981 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking B/hose /pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 89,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 85,192 miles

nearside mirror damaged

rear inner brake pad appears worn

Fail 6 Feb 2014 85,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside mirror damaged

rear inner brake pad appears worn

Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,522 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,056 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut on side wall but not to cords

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,086 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,418 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,218 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,906 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,911 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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AK53 WFW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK53 WFW, 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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AK53 WFW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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