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WV53 LKK

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,636 mi
Last recorded147,636 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 147,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018
Pass 1 Aug 2017 134,236 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,882 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 129,878 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,300 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 107,040 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,040 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,063 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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 71,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,742 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,531 miles

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

near side rear door handle missing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 34,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,842 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 LKK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LKK, 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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WV53 LKK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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