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WJ03 SVT

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,175 mi
Last recorded98,175 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 SVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 98,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 98,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,115 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,985 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 97,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 96,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,115 miles

air bag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,239 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 89,239 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,918 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 76,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,901 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,901 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,375 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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WJ03 SVT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ03 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ03 SVT registered?

WJ03 SVT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is WJ03 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 SVT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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