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NK53 WSX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,704 mi
Last recorded164,704 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 164,704 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

air suspension fault on dash but suspension working ok and vehicle level

front wipers are worn

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted unable to fully test adult belt

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly and have some movement in them

offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes splitting

offside rear tyre has low pressure

oil and coolant beneath engine area

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 152,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 152,270 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 152,254 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

misting of oil underneat the car

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 137,777 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on nearside rear but also join to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between both fexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between both fexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear outer most bush (2.4.G.2)

dash showing suspension fault

Fail 13 May 2016 137,777 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on nearside rear but also join to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between both fexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between both fexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear outer most bush (2.4.G.2)

dash showing suspension fault

Pass 21 May 2015 123,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2015 123,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2014 119,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 111,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,199 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,555 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,555 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear nearside tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,687 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

vheck rest of parking brake system, lower effort on offside

Fail 8 Apr 2008 37,180 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

vheck rest of parking brake system, lower effort on offside

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,114 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 WSX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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