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LG52 KVX

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,618 mi
Last recorded134,618 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 KVX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,618 miles

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

Central Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all rear bushes are split and worn

canot inspect brake pipes under covers

Pass 3 Jun 2021 128,255 miles

Both front brake hoses slight perishing

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

O/S front brake pipe slight corrosion

O/S front steering rack end slight play

Pass 26 May 2020 127,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 123,167 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 123,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 May 2017 120,944 miles

Both front lower suspension arms front mount bushes worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,407 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,345 miles

Oil leak

brake check

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 30 May 2013 92,288 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 92,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 86,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 86,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2011 83,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 82,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,310 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge!

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,586 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVISE:- SMALL CUT OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 13 Feb 2008 62,020 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside front tyre wall

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres wearing badly on inner raised edges-strong advise

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,611 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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LG52 KVX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LG52 KVX, 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 LG52 KVX registered?

LG52 KVX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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The MOT history for LG52 KVX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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