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AV53 WGK

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,594 mi
Last recorded156,594 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 156,594 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2018 149,522 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 149,522 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 140,507 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 133,605 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 124,996 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 82,217 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2010 71,765 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 60,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 60,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 50,695 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 50,695 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,454 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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AV53 WGK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV53 WGK, 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 AV53 WGK registered?

AV53 WGK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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