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VA53 EWJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,819 mi
Last recorded170,819 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 EWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 170,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2025 166,593 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 164,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 156,795 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 149,063 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 142,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 140,445 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,104 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 139,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 137,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 136,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,863 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,706 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 94,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,381 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 84,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 65,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 55,513 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,790 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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VA53 EWJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VA53 EWJ, 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 VA53 EWJ registered?

VA53 EWJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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