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KC53 HZA

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,677 mi
Last recorded101,677 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 HZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 101,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,760 miles

suspension bushes worn

Fail 16 Nov 2023 100,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,885 miles

fuel cap seal perished

suspension bushes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,845 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,127 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2019 97,373 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres getting low

Slight oil leak from sump

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror poor fit

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides corroding difficult to assess due to access (3.6.B.2c)

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both sides brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,555 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,326 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,886 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,267 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 69,267 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,213 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,517 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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KC53 HZA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KC53 HZA, 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 KC53 HZA registered?

KC53 HZA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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