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KL03 EBC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,493 mi
Last recorded198,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 198,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 193,854 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 172,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

duff leaking .

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 163,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 151,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 140,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 129,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front busher geting week

front pads look low inside

shild under car

Fail 11 Oct 2011 117,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front busher geting week

front pads look low inside

shild under car

Pass 28 Sep 2010 105,856 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

offside,nearside front castor arm bushes cracking.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 105,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

offside,nearside front castor arm bushes cracking.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,206 miles

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 26 Sep 2009 93,072 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 83,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 59,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,194 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 EBC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL03 EBC, 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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KL03 EBC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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