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MK53 WJO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,449 mi
Last recorded154,449 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 WJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 154,449 miles

oil leak,under trays fitted,both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 9 Feb 2017

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak,under trays fitted,both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Feb 2016 150,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front evidence of major oil leak (unknown source)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 150,499 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front evidence of major oil leak (unknown source)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 145,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 141,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 137,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 131,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,013 miles

alternator belts cracked

front thrust bushes perishing o/s and n/s

Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator belts cracked

front thrust bushes perishing o/s and n/s

Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,898 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 69,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,349 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 33,971 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front 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 28 Feb 2006 14,913 miles

n/s/f tyre has some side wall damage

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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MK53 WJO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK53 WJO, 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 MK53 WJO registered?

MK53 WJO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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