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KU04 LDG

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

203,715 mi
Last recorded203,715 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 LDG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 203,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 200,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 190,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 173,659 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 172,659 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 172,035 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 160,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,756 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 141,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 135,648 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 125,601 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

advise n/s/r stabiliser link worn

advise rear lower arm bushes getting worn

Pass 16 May 2015 125,601 miles

advise n/s/r stabiliser link worn

advise rear lower arm bushes getting worn

Fail 13 May 2015 125,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 122,654 miles

front brake disks poor condition

front brake pipes rusty

front wipers poor condition

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,262 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 118,260 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,279 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,117 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,126 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 82,080 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 69,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,418 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL NEAR TO MINIMUM.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR/DETERIORATION ON BRAKE SURFACE AREA.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY) AND BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR/DETERIORATION ON BRAKE SURFACE AREA.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,999 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm at centre

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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KU04 LDG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KU04 LDG, 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 KU04 LDG registered?

KU04 LDG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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