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KC03 GZH

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,021 mi
Last recorded143,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 GZH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 143,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front suspension tie bar bushes worn/play

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn/poor

o/s/r forward upper tie bar balljoint worn/play

rear noise diff/transmission area when taking up drive

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 9 Mar 2017 142,490 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached (2.4.G.1)

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)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front suspension tie bar bushes worn/play

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn/poor

o/s/r forward upper tie bar balljoint worn/play

rear noise diff/transmission area when taking up drive

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,439 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 127,439 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bottom balljoints play/worn,rear radius arm bushes play.

front brake efforts showing distortion

handbrake ratchet worn/poor operation

n/s/f tyre wear/sidewall damage

o/s/f indicator faded

screen damage/wipers smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 113,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bottom balljoints play/worn,rear radius arm bushes play.

front brake efforts showing distortion

handbrake ratchet worn/poor operation

n/s/f tyre wear/sidewall damage

o/s/f indicator faded

screen damage/wipers smearing

Fail 3 May 2014 101,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 101,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 95,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,395 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,720 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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KC03 GZH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 KC03 GZH, 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 KC03 GZH registered?

KC03 GZH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is KC03 GZH safe to buy?

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