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WA53 VKK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026

headlight lenses poor

nearside rear upper side light inoperative

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges - advise replacement

rear wiper rubber incomplete

Pass 16 Aug 2025

Nearside Front headlight washer inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

various underbody components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

no mileage shown

offside number plate light inoperative

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

rear wiper split

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2024

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

no mileage shown

offside number plate light inoperative

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

rear wiper split

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2023

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside door mirror glass discoloured

offside number plate light inoperative

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside door mirror glass discoloured

offside number plate light inoperative

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2022

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022

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

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021

all tyres perished

offside door mirror glass poor

offside number plate light inoperative

undertrays damp

Pass 10 Mar 2020

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

rear bumper damage

rear tyres are larger than fronts

side walls of front tyres are perished

slight binding at front wheels

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to full length undertrays

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

rear bumper damage

rear tyres are larger than fronts

side walls of front tyres are perished

slight binding at front wheels

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to full length undertrays

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,076 miles

front to rear brake pipes fully covered by plastic covers

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx. 2500 miles

rear indicators flashing pale orange

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2019 102,076 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative with ignition on and off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes fully covered by plastic covers

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx. 2500 miles

rear indicators flashing pale orange

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,264 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,263 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers not providing sufficient fluid on windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Evidence of some grease leaking out of c v boot but still secure and no holes observed

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,261 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad waring light on

chips in front windscreen

rear brake hose metal pipes corroding

rear tyures worn low on inner edges

rear washer not working

Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,261 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad waring light on

chips in front windscreen

rear brake hose metal pipes corroding

rear tyures worn low on inner edges

rear washer not working

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,416 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake pad wear warning on

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

Rear subframe mounts worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 85,416 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake pad wear warning on

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear subframe mounts worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,317 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlamp poor image

Fail 21 Feb 2013 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside headlamp poor image

Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,178 miles

50% of both rear side lights not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 69,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

rear washer leaking water from high level brake light

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,768 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

rear washer leaking water from high level brake light

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,241 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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WA53 VKK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WA53 VKK, 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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WA53 VKK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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