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EK53 WDU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,955 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 79,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,049 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside seaping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Advise bright (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,564 miles

Offside Nearside front indicator bulbs fading

Offside Nearside front lower font bushes worn and movement

Offside Nearside headlight lens dull

Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,678 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,663 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,672 miles

both front headlamp lens frosted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,647 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,527 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 59,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,766 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,557 miles

rear tyres wear on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,390 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,868 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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EK53 WDU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK53 WDU, 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 EK53 WDU registered?

EK53 WDU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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