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KIG 2378

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 2378
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 179,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 165,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 157,458 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 149,968 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 149,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 143,696 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 143,696 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 128,766 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 128,766 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 128,764 miles

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

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

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

pinhole in n/s cv boot.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,298 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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KIG 2378 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KIG 2378, 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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KIG 2378 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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