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KR52 YSL

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 YSL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded around subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking flexi hose connection (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded around subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,456 miles

headlights misty

rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

wipers smear more so left hand side

Fail 24 May 2018 108,453 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked in drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked over 4omil (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached main subframe mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights misty

rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

wipers smear more so left hand side

Pass 30 May 2017 96,030 miles

Offside Front osf tyre cracking slightly

Pass 16 May 2016 91,832 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 85,173 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 78,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 71,981 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 71,981 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 71,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,567 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,841 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 56,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,078 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,474 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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KR52 YSL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR52 YSL, 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 KR52 YSL registered?

KR52 YSL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is KR52 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 YSL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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