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DG03 KME

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,889 mi
Last recorded154,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 KME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 154,889 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 154,887 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing whhel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 146,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 143,141 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR ON

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 143,141 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR ON

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 135,105 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 29 Apr 2016 134,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temp (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 6 May 2015 125,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic cill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 125,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic cill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion front brake discs

cover sills fitted/wheel arch mouldings fitted

headlamp aims flatline

Fail 26 Oct 2013 108,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion front brake discs

cover sills fitted/wheel arch mouldings fitted

headlamp aims flatline

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,858 miles

front suspension joints slightly perished

front tyres worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,956 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,953 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 66,058 miles

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

neareside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear number plate offside edge unstuck but plate still secure

Fail 18 May 2009 66,057 miles

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

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

neareside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear number plate offside edge unstuck but plate still secure

Pass 12 May 2008 56,134 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,725 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,534 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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DG03 KME is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DG03 KME, 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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DG03 KME is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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