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BT52 VZA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

264,510 mi
Last recorded264,510 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 264,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes front and rear starting to corrode slightly

both front brake reaction arm rubber bushes starting to wear

covers fitted restricting view

both rear tyres starting to wear flat on inner edges close to canvas

Fail 22 Mar 2018 264,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to the front on set up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes front and rear starting to corrode slightly

both front brake reaction arm rubber bushes starting to wear

covers fitted restricting view

both rear tyres starting to wear flat on inner edges close to canvas

Pass 7 Mar 2017 252,447 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes

Oil leak ()

Park brake effort low

Poor beam pattern on both head lamps

Fail 7 Mar 2017 252,447 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes

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

Oil leak ()

Park brake effort low

Poor beam pattern on both head lamps

Pass 29 Mar 2016 240,334 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in inner joint - O/S track rod

Fail 18 Mar 2016 239,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in inner joint - O/S track rod

Pass 27 Mar 2015 229,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 229,650 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 218,102 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges - REPLACE ASAP

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Poor beam pattern on both head lamps

Fail 3 Mar 2014 218,102 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges - REPLACE ASAP

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Poor beam pattern on both head lamps

Pass 13 Mar 2013 206,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 206,556 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Pass 8 Mar 2012 196,480 miles

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)

Offside front lower arm has play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 180,299 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 180,294 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 164,814 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 164,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 138,778 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 15 Mar 2008 111,354 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 11,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,744 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

Park brake effort low

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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BT52 VZA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT52 VZA, 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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BT52 VZA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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