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WK03 KKL

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,310 mi
Last recorded138,310 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 KKL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weaping of grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 138,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weaping of grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,988 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS+OS (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 129,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top dust cover. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to headlight being excessively deteriorated. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlight deteriorated.

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

Oil leak.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 129,826 miles

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

Emissions not tested bad oil leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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 Driver's door does not latch securely closed door card hanging off (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak very bad ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,278 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing low

parking brake just above minimum req efficiency

Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,725 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,710 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 114,708 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,750 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 100,735 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 90,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,472 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,332 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,500 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,124 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,122 miles

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

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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WK03 KKL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WK03 KKL, 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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WK03 KKL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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