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LD53 KNG

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,322 mi
Last recorded114,322 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 KNG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 114,322 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Broken/Cloudy/No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Tie rod....Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,888 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,252 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 101,199 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,815 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 92,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,363 miles

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Fail 22 Feb 2018 88,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,785 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,743 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Torque arm bush torn (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended Torque arm bush torn (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Torque arm bush torn (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,545 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread not showing cord

Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,970 miles

Poor recoil on both front seat belts

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,101 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,101 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,489 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front & rear pads getting low

nearside rear & offside front tyres in poor condition

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,280 miles

Poor recoil on both front seat belts

Fail 24 Nov 2008 29,280 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Poor recoil on both front seat belts

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,591 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 18,591 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Ball joint boot split on O/S front anti roll bar link

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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LD53 KNG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD53 KNG, 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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LD53 KNG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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