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K444 ALU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,055 mi
Last recorded190,055 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 ALU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 190,055 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 173,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front has slight play in the suspension arm bushes and ball joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 173,217 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front has slight play in the suspension arm bushes and ball joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 167,385 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 167,385 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 154,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 140,214 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge due to incorect rear camber

rear suspension causing negative camber on both wheels has no free play but needs investigation

Pass 16 Sep 2011 126,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,429 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,798 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 103,797 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Noise/creak from NSF suspension

Power steering poor

Side wall of NSR tyre damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2008 91,194 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 46,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K444 ALU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K444 ALU, 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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K444 ALU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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