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WJ53 VLY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,005 mi
Last recorded156,005 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 156,005 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror faded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2022 153,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both OS NS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both NSF OSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 153,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both NSF OSF (4.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both OS NS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both NSF OSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both NS OS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 149,854 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both NS OS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 146,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018
Pass 4 May 2017 123,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 120,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 117,320 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 110,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 83,925 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges n/s on legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,155 miles

The N/S/F seat belt is slow to reel in.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,107 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 51,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre outer wall slight damage.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,617 miles

handbrake just reaching required efficiency.

o/s/f tyre worn right to legal limit.

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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WJ53 VLY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WJ53 VLY, 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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WJ53 VLY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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