MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Heat shield loose
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under body and suspension components corroded age related
Under body tray and covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Heat shield loose
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under body and suspension components corroded age related
Under body tray and covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
underside and components rather corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection
Offside Rear door difficult to open
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs slightly pitted on inside
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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WF53 MXK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver 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 WF53 MXK, 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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WF53 MXK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2003.
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