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PK52 VSV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,880 mi
Last recorded164,880 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 VSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 164,880 miles

covers fitted to under side

Pass 4 Dec 2021 154,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2020 144,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 127,596 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 127,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 108,679 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 108,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,905 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 98,825 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn to inner cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn smooth on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear lower side light not working

offside rear upper sidelight not working

travel to handbrake close to minimum efficiency

Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,437 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 68,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,072 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,415 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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PK52 VSV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSV, 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 PK52 VSV registered?

PK52 VSV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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