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KL03 AAV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

182,406 mi
Last recorded182,406 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 AAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 182,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 178,193 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 171,342 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing/worn to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 164,952 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 164,950 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 162,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 160,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 157,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,209 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 154,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 147,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,049 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 136,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 122,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 122,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,213 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,806 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,165 miles

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

all four tyres slightly low on centre tread

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,827 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,771 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,531 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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KL03 AAV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KL03 AAV, 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 KL03 AAV registered?

KL03 AAV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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