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NK53 WPL

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,931 mi
Last recorded138,931 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 WPL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 138,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bottom arm rear bushes deteriated

Rear bottom arm rear bushes deteriated

rear subframe bushes deteriated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,942 miles

Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slight worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bottom hub bush slight play

Offside Rear top arm slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2016 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slight worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bottom hub bush slight play

Offside Rear top arm slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,486 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 109,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 103,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f stabilizer/ braking arm front bush has slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2012

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,214 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,207 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,206 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,862 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 WPL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 NK53 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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