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SG53 KHM

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 KHM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 143,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplinkdust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corried

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,022 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under body trays coveringbody

Pass 17 Feb 2015 126,622 miles

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

drive shaft coupling slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,081 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,881 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,210 miles

squeak from offside rear suspension

Fail 8 Feb 2011 72,209 miles

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

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

squeak from offside rear suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2010 61,982 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2009 59,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,060 miles

Both the rear tyres are starting to wear on the inside edges.

The front inner brake pads are getting low but not clearly visible. Advise closer inspection.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 292,790 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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SG53 KHM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SG53 KHM, 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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SG53 KHM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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