MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge
Park brake effort low
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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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