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WV03 GKX

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,311 mi
Last recorded135,311 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 GKX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 135,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 127,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,043 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 112,247 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 101,588 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,771 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 78,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,519 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 66,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,127 miles

HANDBRAKE PERCENTAGE AT 17% MINIMUM ALLOWED 16% !!

Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,922 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,106 miles

advise handbrake performance 16%.

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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WV03 GKX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV03 GKX, 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 WV03 GKX registered?

WV03 GKX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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