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KG52 YJR

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

122,889 mi
Last recorded122,889 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 YJR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 122,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,817 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 121,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022
Fail 29 Sep 2022

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,264 miles

all vehicle underside wax - oiled

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,045 miles

coolant leak by radiator tank

o/s/ middle floor slightly corroded

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 107,044 miles

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

coolant leak by radiator tank

o/s/ middle floor slightly corroded

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 106,644 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside obscuring some testable items

Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,644 miles

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers fitted on underside obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,322 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,028 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/ middle upper floor surface corrosion

surface corrosion of front suspension components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 99,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/ middle upper floor surface corrosion

surface corrosion of front suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,409 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,926 miles

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

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

offside/nearside front brake discs corroding on inner side

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 25 Aug 2010 85,926 miles

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

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

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

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

offside/nearside front brake discs corroding on inner side

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,063 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2008 72,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 72,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,583 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 64,580 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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KG52 YJR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KG52 YJR, 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 KG52 YJR registered?

KG52 YJR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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