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HY03 KBZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 KBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox & rear axle diff have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & underbody have covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle diff & gearbox have oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2018 100,522 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle diff & gearbox have oil leaks

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,463 miles

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

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The rear axle diff & gearbox have slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,585 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 83,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear 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.C.1b)

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

Rear axle diff has a slight opil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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)

Rear axle diff has a slight opil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,757 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,684 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,289 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,178 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,883 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,752 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 23,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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 KBZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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