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OU53 WFR

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 122,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a thorough inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,203 miles

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

covers fitted to outer sills inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection of some components restricted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 105,203 miles

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

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

covers fitted to outer sills inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection of some components restricted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,775 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 86,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,187 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,735 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 68,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,322 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,288 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,279 miles

front windscreen chipped

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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OU53 WFR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU53 WFR, 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 OU53 WFR registered?

OU53 WFR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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