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SY03 KAZ

2003 BMW X5

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,828 mi
Last recorded132,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 KAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,828 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 132,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt missing rear centre (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,060 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 126,060 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,484 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test being carried out.

offside rear inner side wall of tyre cracked

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,000 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

brake wear indicator warning lamp on

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2014 108,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

body kit fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2014 108,805 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

body kit fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf headlamp ajuster not opperating

brakes not tested leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 83,200 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,272 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 52,095 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 52,039 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,624 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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SY03 KAZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY03 KAZ, 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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SY03 KAZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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