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KW03 VJN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,531 mi
Last recorded187,531 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VJN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 187,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to suspension failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 184,690 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 184,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Sep 2020 170,078 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 170,050 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

power steering heavy

slight discolour to brake fluid

Pass 26 Jul 2019 163,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 163,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 154,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 154,349 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 146,662 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 141,387 miles

Front indicator bulbs going white

Nearside Front brake pipe greased

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

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

Rear brake pipes through suspension arms rusty

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 141,383 miles

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

Front indicator bulbs going white

Nearside Front brake pipe greased

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

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

Rear brake pipes through suspension arms rusty

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2015 134,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,403 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 127,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 120,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 114,091 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 108,196 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 13 Aug 2011 108,175 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake warning light on needs attention

Pass 14 Aug 2010 101,121 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 100,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,942 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,030 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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KW03 VJN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KW03 VJN, 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 KW03 VJN registered?

KW03 VJN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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