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CE03 ZZT

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,281 mi
Last recorded173,281 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZZT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 173,281 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 173,270 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 167,434 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Apr 2019 158,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 158,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TOP JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TOP JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,583 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 147,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 136,963 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 136,948 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 127,655 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 127,650 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,811 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 117,805 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,401 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 109,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,292 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 99,287 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,574 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,617 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Small split in tread of offside front tyre.

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 ZZT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE03 ZZT, 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 ZZT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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