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WV53 KUT

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KUT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 151,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2018 148,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2017 145,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 140,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 137,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 133,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 130,536 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 125,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2011 122,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2010 117,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 113,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 87,547 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 87,421 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 63,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,998 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 KUT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT registered?

WV53 KUT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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