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WM03 KNZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,999 mi
Last recorded122,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 KNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6 mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

fog light unit damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2019

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6 mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

fog light unit damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2018

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

both number plates still have film on

o/s/f c/v boot twisted

Fail 5 Jun 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s/f converted to L.E.D (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s/f converted to L.E.D (4.1.4 (c))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both number plates still have film on

o/s/f c/v boot twisted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,010 miles

rear suspension rear subframe bushes perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2017 111,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear suspension rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 18 May 2016 109,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 104,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 104,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 100,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,725 miles

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

fluid leak from engine compartment.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust mount loose

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,323 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust mount loose

Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,236 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,778 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,581 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 KNZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KNZ, 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 WM03 KNZ registered?

WM03 KNZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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