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WF53 OLN

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 OLN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 134,218 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 16 May 2018 133,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 123,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,373 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 121,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 102,241 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,701 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,218 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 64,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,972 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 40,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,505 miles

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

both front tyres have outside edge wear.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 OLN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

WF53 OLN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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