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K400 DDS

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 DDS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 172,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive INTER COOLER PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive INTER COOLER PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 151,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 148,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,861 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 144,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,572 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 138,562 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,262 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 133,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 130,003 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 130,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 123,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 96,535 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,933 miles

nearside front tyre perishing+cuts,slight play in steering+suspension bushes

Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,933 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing+cuts,slight play in steering+suspension bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,606 miles

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\slight splitting in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2009 63,567 miles

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

nsr tyre inner tread wearing

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\slight splitting in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,093 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,740 miles

chips in screen

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear to front brake discs

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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K400 DDS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K400 DDS, 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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K400 DDS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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