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KG03 ENW

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,696 mi
Last recorded143,696 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 ENW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2020 143,696 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspensions arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front head lamps faded

steering column play, advise further investigation.

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2020 143,696 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering column movement/ play but not excessive advise further investigation

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens full of condensation

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

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated but not seriously affecting view to rear

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,133 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 127,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,675 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2015 120,679 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 110,779 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 103,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres low tread & worn sides.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,044 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 62,547 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,321 miles

brake fluid level getting low

front and rear brake pads getting low

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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KG03 ENW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KG03 ENW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG03 ENW registered?

KG03 ENW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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