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YH53 KUB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,996 mi
Last recorded135,996 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KUB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 135,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 135,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,835 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 130,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,554 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 121,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 113,848 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 113,848 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 105,888 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 105,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,394 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,388 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 89,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 88,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 78,421 miles

under side of vehical it is cover with plastic safe guard vehical can be fully inspected

Pass 3 May 2007 70,103 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,220 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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YH53 KUB 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 YH53 KUB, 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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YH53 KUB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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