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KN03 UPX

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,174 mi
Last recorded184,174 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 UPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 184,174 miles

Front metal brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear exhaust mount cable tied together

childseats fitted in rear seats . unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

engine leaking oil , undertray covered

loud rattle from engine/gearbox area

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 27 Sep 2021 184,174 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front metal brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear exhaust mount cable tied together

childseats fitted in rear seats . unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

engine leaking oil , undertray covered

loud rattle from engine/gearbox area

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Outer CV boot insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil not showing on dipstick prior to carrying out test

Nearside Front Outer CV boot insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 169,678 miles

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

handbrake efficiency only just met minimum limits

rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2019

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2.030 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.144 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff oil leak

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

handbrake efficiency only just met minimum limits

Pass 11 Sep 2018
Fail 10 Sep 2018

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 159,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

offside front outer cv boot deteriorating(getting very soft)

offside rear tyre bald at inner edge

parking brake only just passed on efficiency

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 9 Sep 2016

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

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

brake pipes o/s rear and n/s front starting to corrode.

excess diff oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes o/s rear and n/s front starting to corrode.

excess diff oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015

Both nearside tyres worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 10 Sep 2015

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both nearside tyres worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 138,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 122,783 miles

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

both rear tyre badly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,783 miles

both rear tyre badly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,545 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 106,232 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake performance 16%

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing and wearing low on tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,232 miles

handbrake performance 16%

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing and wearing low on tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 99,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 88,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,531 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,359 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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KN03 UPX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KN03 UPX, 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 KN03 UPX registered?

KN03 UPX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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