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AK53 WXC

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,469 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,368 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,734 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,949 miles

Both front metal to flexi brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,511 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,451 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator not working intermittant (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,392 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,132 miles

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

n/s/f driveshaft gaitor twisted slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,880 miles

front tyres 3mm

minor seepage from p.a.s pipe

rear no plate dis-coloured

rear tyres 4mm

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 WXC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WXC, 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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What year was AK53 WXC registered?

AK53 WXC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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