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KL53 JYZ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 159,160 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 159,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake (1.1.15 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019

Brake lever pivots slightly worn or possibly loose (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn or possibly loose (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 144,209 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

Fail 5 Jun 2018 144,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn inner edges .cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,558 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 136,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 129,664 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre wearing heavily on edges

offside rear tyre worn near limit on inner edge and has nail in outer edge

poor head lamp patterns. lens in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2016 129,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre wearing heavily on edges

offside rear tyre worn near limit on inner edge and has nail in outer edge

poor head lamp patterns. lens in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,664 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 122,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 121,366 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 11 Feb 2014 112,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,657 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 100,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,813 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 91,813 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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 Apr 2011 85,196 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Apr 2011 85,196 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,329 miles

both front suspensi0on thrust arm bushes weak

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2010 78,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both front suspensi0on thrust arm bushes weak

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,219 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,043 miles

o/s steering rack slight wear

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 JYZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JYZ, 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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KL53 JYZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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