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KL53 FCC

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 FCC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,568 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and are worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 114,568 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and are worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,545 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check rear seat belts due to being folded down and a bike being on it.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,545 miles

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check rear seat belts due to being folded down and a bike being on it.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,181 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,054 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,203 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 96,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,670 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 90,695 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 84,387 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,220 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,673 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,393 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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KL53 FCC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KL53 FCC, 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 KL53 FCC registered?

KL53 FCC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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