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HX03 KUU

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KUU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both h/light beam patterns hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 164,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake cable stretched (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 164,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake cable stretched (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 160,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 153,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 153,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 155,653 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 155,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,399 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2016 153,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2015 151,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight bugle in inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap rubber seal perish

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 151,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight bugle in inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap rubber seal perish

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 146,734 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 121,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,316 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 80,643 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 80,616 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,226 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,893 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKES RELEASE UNEVENLY.

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

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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HX03 KUU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HX03 KUU, 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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HX03 KUU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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