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KS52 VEH

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 VEH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 93,659 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn onouter edge

Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 84,590 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,886 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,971 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 75,971 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 74,590 miles

EML warning light on

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2015 74,590 miles

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

EML warning light on

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,703 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,688 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,609 miles

Engine management light displayed

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,609 miles

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

Engine management light displayed

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak contaminating nearside front suspension and drive shaft

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,023 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 51,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,032 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 40,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,294 miles

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn & tyre wear low.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,400 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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KS52 VEH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KS52 VEH, 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 KS52 VEH registered?

KS52 VEH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is KS52 VEH safe to buy?

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