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WV53 ATF

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ATF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022

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

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

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

Rear sub frame freshly coated in under seal

Pass 20 Oct 2021 157,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 147,773 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both wheels are starting to lean in at top but no play on bushes

exhaust shield is slightly loose at rear

Fail 8 Oct 2019 147,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both wheels are starting to lean in at top but no play on bushes

exhaust shield is slightly loose at rear

Pass 11 Oct 2018 145,228 miles

Rear heatshield is loose

Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,765 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear heat shield is loose

Fail 3 Oct 2017 141,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack between treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear heat shield is loose

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 134,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 129,655 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 103,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,092 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,092 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,986 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,592 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,700 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both door mirror backings loose

cuts on inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,661 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both door mirror casings damaged

evidence of fuel leak from tank area

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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WV53 ATF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV53 ATF, 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 WV53 ATF registered?

WV53 ATF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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