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KL03 ECT

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 ECT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,185 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 92,185 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,288 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 65,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,323 miles

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

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

Damage to sidewall Nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,968 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 43,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,700 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,331 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 25,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,702 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 19,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,646 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 ECT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

KL03 ECT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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