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AP03 ZHW

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,907 mi
Last recorded121,907 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,907 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,806 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,115 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES BELOW 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit B/Line pass ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 105,115 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES BELOW 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit B/Line pass ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,808 miles

wear on front brake discs

Fail 20 Jan 2016 100,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,033 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit BORDERLINE

rear indicators fading

Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,501 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

wear n/s/f tyre on outer edge

wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,888 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2013 83,888 miles

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

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

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

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 790,911 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres n/s only just legal on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,672 miles

wear n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,851 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,743 miles

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

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

all disks have a slight lip

Fail 1 Apr 2009 62,742 miles

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

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

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

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

all disks have a slight lip

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,442 miles

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 51,724 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 51,724 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AP03 ZHW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP03 ZHW, 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 AP03 ZHW registered?

AP03 ZHW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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