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OW53 FFN

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 136,644 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 136,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 131,910 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2020 122,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,494 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 111,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 97,211 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,409 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre rim protector bead.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,589 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 67,589 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,494 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF Tyre has a minor cut

NSR Tyre is cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,703 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF Tyre has a minor cut

NSR Tyre is cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 19,654 miles

Front Numberplate cracked

NSF Tyre has a cut

NSR Tyre has a cut

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,464 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 9,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 8,321 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 7,252 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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OW53 FFN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 OW53 FFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW53 FFN registered?

OW53 FFN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is OW53 FFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 FFN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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