MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer door hand stiff to open
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer door handle stiff to open
Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear and loose (3.3 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff is slightly damp
Slight wear in the steering column botom Universal joint
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff is slightly damp
Slight wear in the steering column botom Universal joint
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Mirror lense, OS, Dark but provides view to rear.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Mirror discoloured, providing a darkened but adequate view to the rear.
Various light brake pipe corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
bad oil leaks
engine x under covers fitted
handbrake reading only just passed
middle brake light out / headlights / slight wear in o/s/f [front ] bottom arm /
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
bad oil leaks
engine x under covers fitted
handbrake reading only just passed
middle brake light out / headlights / slight wear in o/s/f [front ] bottom arm /
engine x under covers fitted / n/s/f brake pipe corroding / both rear pipes on rear flexis corroding / slight weep on rear diff / handbrake reading little low
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight (3.5.1i)
Front light lens misty
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both slight (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays and engine covers
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight (3.5.1i)
Front light lens misty
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both slight (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays and engine covers
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)
front light lens misty
off side mirror taped up
oil leak possible cannot see behind under trays
play in inner steering rack joints and slight noise
slight play in front ball joints
under trays fitted over most of car an not see some componnets
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)
front light lens misty
off side mirror taped up
play in inner steering rack joints and slight noise
slight play in front ball joints
under trays fitted over most of car an not see some componnets
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside 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)
Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MF53 KUE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 MF53 KUE, 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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MF53 KUE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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