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MF53 KXA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

238,751 mi
Last recorded238,751 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 KXA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 238,751 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 238,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 220,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 220,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x1 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017
Pass 28 Sep 2015
Fail 14 Sep 2015

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 163,321 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 163,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 147,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 134,308 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 115,993 miles

front number plate incomplete, to be replaced with 10 days.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 115,993 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front number plate incomplete, to be replaced with 10 days.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 104,519 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 104,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 87,039 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 87,038 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2008 72,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,891 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,863 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,863 miles

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

front brake disc surface corrcded.

front brake pads low.

rear brake disc surface corroded.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,203 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 36,164 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake efficiency low on rear

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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MF53 KXA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MF53 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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