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KV53 VNA

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,714 mi
Last recorded203,714 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 VNA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 203,714 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 203,713 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel/leaking/engine/bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both/no/aim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 191,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside/offside brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight stiffness to steering system

Pass 31 May 2017 174,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 174,173 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 157,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 140,199 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 140,162 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,650 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 106,732 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,732 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,192 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,935 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,105 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,338 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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KV53 VNA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV53 VNA, 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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KV53 VNA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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