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VO53 KXC

2003 BMW X5

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 KXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,012 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 130,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 125,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 115,964 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 107,880 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 107,880 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 101,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 98,252 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 96,282 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 93,165 miles

nearside front tapering on outer edge

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre tapering on inner

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre tapering on inner

Fail 2 Jun 2012 93,165 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

nearside front tapering on outer edge

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre tapering on inner

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre tapering on inner

Pass 9 May 2011 83,031 miles

front pads around 60% worn on inner pad

nearside front tyre slightly perished on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and is perished on tread

offside rear tyre worn flat on inner edge and is worn just above 1.6 mm

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,605 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 66,276 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,276 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,423 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,705 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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VO53 KXC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VO53 KXC, 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 VO53 KXC registered?

VO53 KXC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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