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ML53 WBX

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,860 mi
Last recorded177,860 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 WBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 177,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 174,684 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 170,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 166,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 155,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 141,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 135,540 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 116,422 miles

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

fluid leak under trays resticting diagnosis

Pass 26 Aug 2010 109,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,709 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 9 Oct 2008 90,087 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,775 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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ML53 WBX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ML53 WBX, 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 ML53 WBX registered?

ML53 WBX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is ML53 WBX safe to buy?

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