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SF53 KDV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 KDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2012 103,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake discs all round worn

corrosion to brake pipes

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 91,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,878 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,368 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,051 miles

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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SF53 KDV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SF53 KDV, 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 SF53 KDV registered?

SF53 KDV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is SF53 KDV safe to buy?

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