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WV03 UVW

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,271 mi
Last recorded158,271 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 UVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 158,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 143,546 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 136,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 127,131 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on the inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 117,696 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 117,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,792 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 106,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,410 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 81,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

although h/brake effort passed %16 but does not fully locks on maximum

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,948 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2007 58,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,698 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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WV03 UVW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

WV03 UVW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is WV03 UVW safe to buy?

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