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VK52 ERO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,725 mi
Last recorded206,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 ERO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 206,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 194,386 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2018 194,057 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 180,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 161,597 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 167,764 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 161,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 162,828 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 162,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 159,453 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 159,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 156,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 152,589 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 152,584 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 146,829 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 146,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 137,887 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 126,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 112,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 98,879 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VK52 ERO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK52 ERO, 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 VK52 ERO registered?

VK52 ERO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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