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WG53 HNW

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,100 mi
Last recorded195,100 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 HNW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 195,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 191,489 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2019 191,489 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2018 170,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 154,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 150,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 135,264 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 132,924 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,710 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 125,703 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 118,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 108,626 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,660 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 103,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,319 miles

n/s o/s rear tyre slight wear in side edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,660 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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WG53 HNW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG53 HNW, 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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WG53 HNW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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