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BF03 CSZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 CSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 143,586 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brings on indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub bush has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 135,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake just passed efficiency

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 135,700 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 127,178 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner side wall damaged ( run on flat tyre )

Fail 6 May 2015 127,177 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres inner side wall damaged ( run on flat tyre )

Fail 7 Apr 2015 126,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear tyres badly worn on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,931 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 118,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on dash display

nail in offside rear tyre and tyre deflated,recommend attention

slight play to offside steering rack arm

Fail 4 Oct 2011 96,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on dash display

nail in offside rear tyre and tyre deflated,recommend attention

slight play to offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Aug 2010 82,784 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light is on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,069 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise detected on road test from rear suspension or drive system further investigation is reccommended

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged and worn

Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise detected on road test from rear suspension or drive system further investigation is reccommended

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,528 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in offside rear tyre and tyre deflating

nearside front tyre outer tread wearing low

nearside rear exhaust silencer and tail pipe damaged

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads wearing low and discs lipped

rear suspension subframe offside front and nearside front mounting bushes debonding ,on decelerometer test found knocking noise from rear,possible due to rear suspension bushes debonding,recommend further investigation

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Fail 12 Mar 2008 56,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in offside rear tyre and tyre deflating

nearside front tyre outer tread wearing low

nearside rear exhaust silencer and tail pipe damaged

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads wearing low and discs lipped

rear suspension subframe offside front and nearside front mounting bushes debonding ,on decelerometer test found knocking noise from rear,possible due to rear suspension bushes debonding,recommend further investigation

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,151 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake poor but still efficent

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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BF03 CSZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BF03 CSZ, 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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BF03 CSZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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