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KF53 VZK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,407 mi
Last recorded151,407 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 151,407 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively below radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn damaged and leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rubbing suspension component (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension misaligned and components touching

Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,819 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 137,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 137,827 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear differential area ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear differential area ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,156 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

oil leak from rear diff

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2017 113,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

oil leak from rear diff

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,307 miles

child seat fitted

parking brake just meet required std

rear diff oil leak

under cover tray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 105,307 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable drop link (2.2.C.1d)

child seat fitted

parking brake just meet required std

rear diff oil leak

under cover tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear both tyres inner edges worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 98,997 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,811 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 72,809 miles

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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,924 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,041 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,131 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,235 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 VZK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZK, 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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KF53 VZK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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