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KU03 FGD

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,721 mi
Last recorded147,721 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 FGD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 147,721 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 141,326 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake : Low effort recorded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 131,420 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 131,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush to front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush to the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 122,653 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut/inner edge wearing low

Fail 22 Jul 2015 122,653 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)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut/inner edge wearing low

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 113,566 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 104,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 94,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges cuts to side wall

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,394 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,238 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,745 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,973 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 32,947 miles

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

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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KU03 FGD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU03 FGD, 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 KU03 FGD registered?

KU03 FGD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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