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WF52 SWV

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

44,275 mi
Last recorded44,275 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 SWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 44,275 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 44,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2024 44,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,882 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 43,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,568 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure Brake pad braking material severely cracked (3.5.1g)

Front Brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,831 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Parking brake efficiency just met (16%)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,928 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,282 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,223 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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WF52 SWV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 WF52 SWV, 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 WF52 SWV registered?

WF52 SWV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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