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X5 KPW

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 KPW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 124,298 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 124,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drivers door has a tempary handle fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2014 115,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

axle has oil leak

engine managment light on

offside and nearside front doors stiff to open

Pass 8 May 2013 101,103 miles

Damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

EML light on

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

N/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight movement in front, lower arm, front bushes

Fail 8 May 2013 101,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

EML light on

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

N/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight movement in front, lower arm, front bushes

Pass 5 May 2012 93,150 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2010 75,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres bald on inmner edge not to cords and offside front tyre sidewall damage not to cords

Fail 24 Apr 2010 73,486 miles

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

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

front brake bushes badly cracked

front pads low

near side cv boot cracked

pas pipes slight leak

rear suspension rear arms play in ball joints

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,699 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,232 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,247 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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X5 KPW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X5 KPW, 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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X5 KPW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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