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DY53 KLX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,583 mi
Last recorded138,583 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear one out of the two not working

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

Fail 21 Oct 2016 138,506 miles

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

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)

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

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear one out of the two not working

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 128,710 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Damage to screen outside swept area

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint In hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to flash white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint In hub (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak to engine

Fail 9 Nov 2015 128,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Ontop of arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Ontop of arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Damage to screen outside swept area

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint In hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to flash white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint In hub (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak to engine

Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,771 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 110,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012
Fail 13 Sep 2012

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,093 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 82,237 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,033 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,002 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,321 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 44,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front seat belt retracting very slowly

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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DY53 KLX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY53 KLX, 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 DY53 KLX registered?

DY53 KLX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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