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BMZ 9604

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,770 mi
Last recorded127,770 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 9604
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 127,770 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 127,770 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 123,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 177,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,034 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 109,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 104,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front Tyre inner side bald

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

headlight beam image poor

rear diff leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,978 miles

ball joint slight lift

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

number plate security

right outer cv boot leaking

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,112 miles

child seats fitted to left/right rear seats

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn close to limit

left front lower rear ball joint slight lift

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,111 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

child seats fitted to left/right rear seats

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn close to limit

left front lower rear ball joint slight lift

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,804 miles

both rear sub frame bushes slightly debonded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,960 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,324 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,351 miles

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

both rear tyres bald inside edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,351 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres bald inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,768 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 24,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,996 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit

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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BMZ 9604 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BMZ 9604, 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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BMZ 9604 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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