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NK53 WBY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,009 mi
Last recorded131,009 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 WBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 131,009 miles

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Fail 30 Nov 2016 131,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 124,975 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2015 124,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,488 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,427 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 81,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,975 miles

o/s and n/s front lower forward arms inner mounting bushes has movement

o/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low

o/s and n/s rear child seats fitted, unable to access properly

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low and almost bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2010 66,945 miles

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

hand brake lazy

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

o/s and n/s front lower forward arms inner mounting bushes has movement

o/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low

o/s and n/s rear child seats fitted, unable to access properly

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low and almost bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,085 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 56,085 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,515 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,533 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,294 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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NK53 WBY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK53 WBY, 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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NK53 WBY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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