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KL03 XUU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 XUU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 148,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 142,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 135,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 126,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 120,623 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 118,132 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,045 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 115,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,025 miles

suspension warning light showing.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 111,025 miles

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

suspension warning light showing.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,739 miles

both front windscreen wipers smearing screen

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes worn

o/s/f steering arm (tie rod) - slight play detected

Fail 14 Aug 2014 104,716 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

both front windscreen wipers smearing screen

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes worn

o/s/f steering arm (tie rod) - slight play detected

Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,922 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear diff as small oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,561 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 93,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 87,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,557 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 66,771 miles

Large cut on inside of off side front tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,771 miles

Large cut on inside of off side front tyre.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,542 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,154 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,609 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 35,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XUU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL03 XUU registered?

KL03 XUU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is KL03 XUU safe to buy?

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