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WD53 MGX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,940 mi
Last recorded174,940 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 174,940 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 174,932 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 168,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2017 161,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 161,295 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 151,899 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 142,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 134,430 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,671 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 123,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 16 Oct 2012 110,175 miles

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

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

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

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,233 miles

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

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)

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,712 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,817 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,407 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,407 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,751 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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WD53 MGX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WD53 MGX, 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 WD53 MGX registered?

WD53 MGX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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