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KB03 NWV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,522 mi
Last recorded161,522 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 161,522 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 149,406 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 149,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 133,320 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 133,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,405 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 107,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,201 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,672 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 61,111 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,389 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 49,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,857 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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KB03 NWV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KB03 NWV, 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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KB03 NWV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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