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ET03 GKD

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,401 mi
Last recorded145,401 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 GKD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 145,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 138,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 130,224 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 130,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 128,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 127,719 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,585 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 113,835 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2015 106,691 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,655 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 99,668 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on in/side.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,536 miles

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

tpms warning light on.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,620 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 46,191 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 46,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,175 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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ET03 GKD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET03 GKD, 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 ET03 GKD registered?

ET03 GKD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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