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KU53 EXP

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,375 mi
Last recorded179,375 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 EXP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 179,375 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2018 159,903 miles

slight oil leak on rear differential

Fail 12 Jul 2018 159,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak on rear differential

Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 136,326 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 133,326 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,770 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 123,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 112,305 miles

n/s/r tyre bold on inside edge, 4mm across the rest of the tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 85,386 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,059 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,372 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,350 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KU53 EXP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KU53 EXP, 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 KU53 EXP registered?

KU53 EXP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is KU53 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 EXP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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