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KD53 TZV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,872 mi
Last recorded134,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 TZV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,872 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 119,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,273 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014
Fail 12 Feb 2014

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 85,044 miles

N/S/R tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight seepage of grease O/S outer cv gaiter

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,044 miles

N/S/R tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight seepage of grease O/S outer cv gaiter

Fail 24 May 2011 84,872 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter inner clip loose and leaking grease

various underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,982 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,401 miles

Unable to access boot due to customers belongings

nsr seat has child seat fitted, unable to test belt.

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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KD53 TZV 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD53 TZV, 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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KD53 TZV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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