MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary device stiff (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
mileage display only just readable
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt hanging out (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary device stiff (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
mileage display only just readable
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
power steering seems stiff
undertrays fitted preventing inspection
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
power steering seems stiff
undertrays fitted preventing inspection
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to max limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearing max limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
miliage display start to brake down
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to max limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearing max limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
miliage display start to brake down
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
1l oil on pre check
fuel level low
ENGINE OIL ON MIN LEVEL
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()
Offside Front lower arm adjuster slightly loose
hand brake just within pass limit
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
ENGINE OIL ON MIN LEVEL
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()
Offside Front lower arm adjuster slightly loose
hand brake just within pass limit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear inner brake pads look low
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
rear inner brake pads look low
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose fouling on suspension strut (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both outer rear view mirrors loose
brake pipe at nsf corroded
corrosion to some suspension components
engine covers & undertrays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipe at nsf corroded
brake warning light on
nsr tyre worn on edges
os rear view mirror loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipe at nsf corroded
brake warning light on
nsr tyre worn on edges
os rear view mirror loose
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear lower suspension bushes have slight play
offside rear lower suspension bushes have slight play
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear lower suspension bushes have slight play
offside rear lower suspension bushes have slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
slight movement in offside rear lower suspension bush
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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KO03 ELU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 KO03 ELU, 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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KO03 ELU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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