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KF53 VZC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,001 mi
Last recorded155,001 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 VZC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 155,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 142,241 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 142,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 135,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in tread bar ( change urgent ) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

horn intermitent

Fail 16 Jun 2016 135,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Mar 2015 124,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 123,943 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 111,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,927 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 105,443 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 91,676 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,373 miles

o/s/r tyre near legal limit.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,682 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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KF53 VZC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 KF53 VZC, 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 KF53 VZC registered?

KF53 VZC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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