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MW03 KZR

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,043 mi
Last recorded171,043 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 KZR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 171,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2019

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 135,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

heat shield round tank loose

n/s/r bumper loose

Fail 3 May 2018 135,288 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

heat shield round tank loose

n/s/r bumper loose

Pass 12 May 2017 124,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 124,075 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,071 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 110,886 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,394 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 88,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,322 miles

both front tyres are feathered on inner treads.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are feathered on inner treads.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,009 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 55,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,181 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,858 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 39,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,329 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,798 miles

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

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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MW03 KZR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW03 KZR, 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 MW03 KZR registered?

MW03 KZR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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