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WV53 GVW

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,110 mi
Last recorded140,110 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 140,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,816 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 124,020 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 111,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 110,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,058 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,058 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,566 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,287 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,455 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 61,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,085 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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WV53 GVW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WV53 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

WV53 GVW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is WV53 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 GVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV53 GVW have outstanding finance?

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