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WF03 WEJ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

157,384 mi
Last recorded157,384 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 WEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 157,384 miles

Headlight wiring a little messy and no levelling devices fitted.

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

Trailer adapter fitted to towing socket

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 157,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlight wiring a little messy and no levelling devices fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer adapter fitted to towing socket

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 156,124 miles

Headlights appear to have no levelling devices in them and a bit of a rats nest of wiring behind them

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres a little worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 156,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlights appear to have no levelling devices in them and a bit of a rats nest of wiring behind them

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres a little worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 150,253 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 150,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,523 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edge(s)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,346 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Aug 2017 133,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2016 125,491 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 112,968 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2015 112,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 112,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,753 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 102,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres inner edge of tread worn low

Fail 28 Jun 2012 92,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres inner edge of tread worn low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 812,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 812,298 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,384 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 64,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 53,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,451 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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WF03 WEJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WF03 WEJ, 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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WF03 WEJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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