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AV03 GZN

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,342 mi
Last recorded152,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GZN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 152,342 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms coated in underseal

Pass 26 Nov 2020 146,097 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension level sensor not connected

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 134,527 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,350 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

steering tight lock to lock

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,627 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pipe corroded

oil filler cap missing

Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,540 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,777 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Aug 2010 71,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,414 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,731 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,603 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 34,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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AV03 GZN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV03 GZN, 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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AV03 GZN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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