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VU53 WLP

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,229 mi
Last recorded165,229 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WLP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 165,229 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 159,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 153,226 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 149,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 143,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 126,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 123,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 113,428 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed

Fail 10 Jun 2013 109,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

sills have have covers

Pass 10 Jun 2013 109,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have have covers

Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,029 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,249 miles

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

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

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

fuel and front to rear brake pipes covered by under body trays preventing a visual inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2010 89,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel and front to rear brake pipes covered by under body trays preventing a visual inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,861 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 77,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,717 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,874 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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VU53 WLP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VU53 WLP, 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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VU53 WLP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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