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WF53 FHY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 121,561 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,561 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 114,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,268 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,528 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 70,523 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,601 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,247 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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WF53 FHY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF53 FHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 FHY registered?

WF53 FHY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is WF53 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 FHY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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