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FA03 WDN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,066 mi
Last recorded176,066 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WDN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 176,066 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 176,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 169,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 155,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 145,522 miles

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,726 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 121,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls.

n/s and o/s front thrust arm bushes starting to perrish.

o/s mirror has a slight wobble.

rear tyres wearing.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 75,890 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls.

n/s and o/s front thrust arm bushes starting to perrish.

rear brake discs deteriorating.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,829 miles

both rear exhaust rubber mounts are starting to split

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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FA03 WDN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA03 WDN, 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 FA03 WDN registered?

FA03 WDN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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