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WM03 KHX

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,014 mi
Last recorded142,014 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 KHX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 142,014 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 142,014 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 137,696 miles

Fog lamp lens deteriorated but still emitting light

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 137,694 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fog lamp lens deteriorated but still emitting light

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2018

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Level sensor bracket insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2017

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

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

O/s front and N/S rear tyre side walls damaged

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Level sensor bracket deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017

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

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

O/s front and N/S rear tyre side walls damaged

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Level sensor bracket deteriorated

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016

covers fitted limiting inspection

esp sensor bracket slightly insecure

ns/and os/mirror glass deteriorating

os/r secondary sidelight not working

park brake adjustment

stone chip in zone A but not in drivers field of vision

Fail 2 May 2016

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

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

covers fitted limiting inspection

esp sensor bracket slightly insecure

ns/and os/mirror glass deteriorating

os/r secondary sidelight not working

park brake adjustment

stone chip in zone A but not in drivers field of vision

Pass 10 Apr 2015

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mileage not displayed!

Pass 8 May 2014 100,265 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 100,261 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres cracking

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 93,305 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 93,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 79,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 79,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 57,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2009 49,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,587 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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WM03 KHX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WM03 KHX, 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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WM03 KHX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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