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WF53 GUE

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,259 mi
Last recorded100,259 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 GUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area of screen ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 100,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front top tie rod outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area of screen ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 88,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,857 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,347 miles

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

headlight lens covers deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,476 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Slight corrosion on rear metal pipes on flexible hoses.

Slight damage on front number plate.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,898 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing on screen.

Offside hand brake slower than nearside in operation.

Slight damage on front number plate.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,011 miles

Centre rear seat belt catch hard to engage buckle at times.

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake to, operate on brake tester.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,011 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All indicator bulbs going white.

Both front push/pull arm,front mountings cracking up.

Both outer CV boots cracking up.

Centre rear seat belt catch hard to engage buckle at times.

Dampness on offside front outer CV boot.

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake to, operate on brake tester.

Play in nearside upper rear, outer ball.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,146 miles

centre rear seat belt catch hard to engage buckle at times

deterioration in rear subframe mounts

play in both rear upper rear suspension arm ball joints

wipers smearing screen

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,753 miles

centre rear seat belt catch hard to engage seat belt buckle at times

slight damage to outer side walls and crack to outer side walls to all tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,391 miles

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,253 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 GUE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GUE, 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 WF53 GUE registered?

WF53 GUE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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