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KN53 UFV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,597 mi
Last recorded93,597 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 UFV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 93,597 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,913 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,076 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,907 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,352 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,670 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,073 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,354 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,463 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,590 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,535 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,940 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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KN53 UFV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KN53 UFV, 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 KN53 UFV registered?

KN53 UFV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is KN53 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 UFV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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