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PK52 VSE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

174,858 mi
Last recorded174,858 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 VSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 174,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged , darkening film covering whole plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 174,848 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged , darkening film covering whole plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 171,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 158,533 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 156,418 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2017 146,805 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2017 146,804 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,760 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 128,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres several small cuts

Fail 27 Apr 2016 128,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre's have several small cuts

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,610 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 123,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,550 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 107,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,479 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2011 98,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,972 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,946 miles

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)

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

nearside front outer wall lightly scuffed

Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,946 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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)

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

nearside front outer wall lightly scuffed

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,800 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,800 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,813 miles

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)

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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PK52 VSE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black 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 PK52 VSE, 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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PK52 VSE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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