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CE03 ZZB

2003 BMW X5

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,980 mi
Last recorded142,980 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,806 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 139,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 136,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,987 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 131,985 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,756 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, adjust/repair may be required

Fail 29 Jan 2020 129,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush oose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, adjust/repair may be required

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,127 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,539 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack along bottom of screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front cracking of tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2017 94,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack along bottom of screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front cracking of tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,360 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,436 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f subframe corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,011 miles

air bag light on advise

brake w/l on dash advise

Fail 23 Aug 2012 88,011 miles

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

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

air bag light on advise

brake w/l on dash advise

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,730 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 69,727 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 54,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,848 miles

AIR bag light on

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

AIR bag light on

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,152 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,353 miles

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

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

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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CE03 ZZB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CE03 ZZB, 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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CE03 ZZB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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