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MW52 GXG

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,215 mi
Last recorded128,215 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 GXG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 128,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 124,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 121,166 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 115,949 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 107,786 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 98,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 98,256 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,253 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,051 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 7 Jul 2010

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

led dash display for speedo reading difficult to read

Pass 7 Jul 2010

led dash display for speedo reading difficult to read

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,669 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,669 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,642 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,819 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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MW52 GXG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW52 GXG, 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 MW52 GXG registered?

MW52 GXG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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