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SJ53 KDO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,447 mi
Last recorded156,447 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 KDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 156,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake mechanism slight damage

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2020 155,200 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 147,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 142,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 139,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 135,398 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 131,978 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 123,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,017 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 79,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 121,618 miles

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2010 121,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2009 117,153 miles

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

both front suspension control arm bushes will need attention

Fail 7 Oct 2009 117,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

both front suspension control arm bushes will need attention

Pass 7 Oct 2008 111,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 106,138 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 106,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,489 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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SJ53 KDO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ53 KDO, 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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SJ53 KDO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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