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WJ53 YPN

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YPN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered inner edge (suspect shock absorber) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered inner edge (suspect shock absorber) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various locations (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 104,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,372 miles

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 14 Mar 2016 78,281 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,743 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,742 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn low tread on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,515 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,884 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,774 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to step-out slightly on inner edges

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

road tax currently displayed has expired

Fail 25 Aug 2009 35,298 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to step-out slightly on inner edges

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,006 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 24,769 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect steering and braking system due to engine undertray/top covers and under vehicle gaurds

Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,286 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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WJ53 YPN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ53 YPN, 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 WJ53 YPN registered?

WJ53 YPN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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