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KG53 WZZ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 WZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 149,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 147,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking/perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking/perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 142,362 miles

Both headlamps would benefit from a polish

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 135,380 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps slightly foggy

Pass 30 Apr 2021

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 125,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 118,788 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 118,788 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 109,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,413 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 103,405 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,866 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 72,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,325 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,735 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,280 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,799 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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KG53 WZZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KG53 WZZ, 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 KG53 WZZ registered?

KG53 WZZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 WZZ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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