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BK03 KCG

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

163,468 mi
Last recorded163,468 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KCG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 163,468 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 159,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 155,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 155,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 153,725 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 153,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 149,768 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 149,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 143,143 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Jul 2020 143,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2019 138,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,857 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 125,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,448 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 119,447 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 108,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,100 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,191 miles

park brake effort lower than expected for this model

Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake effort lower than expected for this model

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,347 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,553 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 69,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,842 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,820 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,408 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 14,860 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 KCG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 KCG, 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 KCG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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