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KG03 VZC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

248,991 mi
Last recorded248,991 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 VZC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 248,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cv boots starting to crack but not leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2017 239,461 miles

Front both front head lights plastic faded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot twisted (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 229,931 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 215,526 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 210,294 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 210,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 122,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,818 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 99,818 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,640 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,361 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 56,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,866 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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KG03 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 81.3%.

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 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 KG03 VZC registered?

KG03 VZC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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