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WM53 KYC

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,102 mi
Last recorded137,102 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 KYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,992 miles

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Apr 2018 132,992 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 28 Mar 2017 125,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 120,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 112,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 105,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,032 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,032 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 88,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 82,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,383 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,420 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,327 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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WM53 KYC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WM53 KYC, 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 WM53 KYC registered?

WM53 KYC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WM53 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 KYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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