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YY53 GWZ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,335 mi
Last recorded130,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 130,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 130,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,160 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 104,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 104,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,912 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,421 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,431 miles

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

offside wiper starting to smear

Fail 2 May 2008 43,431 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside wiper starting to smear

Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,588 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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YY53 GWZ 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 73.3%.

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 YY53 GWZ, 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 YY53 GWZ registered?

YY53 GWZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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