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BK03 KCE

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,255 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 115,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 115,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,120 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 107,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,347 miles

engine covers fitted nearside front tyre worn outter edge and offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,056 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,965 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 61,681 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 61,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,679 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 57,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,893 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 46,876 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,407 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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BK03 KCE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK03 KCE, 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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BK03 KCE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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