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WF53 PFA

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,621 mi
Last recorded123,621 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake just in limits

Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 123,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 114,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 106,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,847 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 74,356 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2008 59,264 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 59,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,194 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 PFA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

WF53 PFA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 PFA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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