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DK03 VKJ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

178,508 mi
Last recorded178,508 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 178,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive T.box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 178,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing from each whel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive T.box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 167,818 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 167,337 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 156,817 miles

Rear Heat shield near rear diff loose but secure

Fail 7 Sep 2018 156,748 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Heat shield near rear diff loose but secure

Pass 14 Sep 2017 150,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 150,556 miles

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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,251 miles

handbrake efficiency's low

Fail 9 Sep 2016 145,251 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake efficiency's low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 131,622 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

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

Self levelling suspension warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2015 131,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

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

Self levelling suspension warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,679 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 122,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 113,626 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 113,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,124 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 78,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,033 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,138 miles

body covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,240 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 35,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,842 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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DK03 VKJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DK03 VKJ, 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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DK03 VKJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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