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KA03 LAS

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 LAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,213 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component front pipe and union area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to loose grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both front and rear number plates cable tide over other number plates. Presented number plates legal

engine management light is on

front brakes are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 19 Nov 2016 89,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine Management Light On

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

Front Disc has Lipped

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering Wheel Slightly Heavy

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

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

Rear discs lipped

Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,328 miles

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre has been driven flat and getting close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit and has a nail in tread

Fail 14 Nov 2014 80,328 miles

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

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

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

EML on

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre has been driven flat and getting close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit and has a nail in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,272 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,494 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,325 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

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

both front suspension arm inner bushes split

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,580 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 39,582 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 39,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,938 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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KA03 LAS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KA03 LAS, 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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What year was KA03 LAS registered?

KA03 LAS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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