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OW03 KXU

2003 BMW X5

Grey Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 75,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018
Fail 23 Apr 2018

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017

Drivers door difficult to open from outside

EML

Fail 21 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Drivers door difficult to open from outside

EML

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inner edge advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak offside front above under tray

Fail 20 Apr 2016

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub end marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inner edge advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak offside front above under tray

Pass 20 Apr 2015

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014

EML Light on

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to read odometer

Fail 23 Apr 2014

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 67,793 miles

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,793 miles

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,532 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,499 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,738 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,187 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2009 49,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 42,468 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,802 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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OW03 KXU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OW03 KXU, 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 OW03 KXU registered?

OW03 KXU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OW03 KXU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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