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HY03 KAU

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,304 mi
Last recorded178,304 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 178,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 164,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 147,626 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 147,625 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 147,414 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,584 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 136,373 miles

Advise that due to rear tyre wear that vehicle 4 wheel aligned when tyres replaced to check suspension geometry

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

C/V gaitors cracking

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 107,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,972 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge and cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2009 72,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge and cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,907 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,645 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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HY03 KAU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY03 KAU, 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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HY03 KAU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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