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DC03 ZHG

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,800 mi
Last recorded144,800 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZHG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 144,800 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 144,795 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belts, reels back, slowly. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged age, deterioration, reflective worn (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately, 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 144,788 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side outer Edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged age related, wear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 144,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 144,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 141,606 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 141,603 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 138,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 135,271 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot damp of oil/grease,

Fail 2 Mar 2019 135,271 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot damp of oil/grease,

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened also belt slow on retraction (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front slight play in wheel

Fail 22 Jan 2018 127,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened also belt slow on retraction (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front slight play in wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,098 miles

Front o/s and n/s cv boots showing early sigs of wear

Fail 5 Dec 2016 123,098 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer not fully secure (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front o/s and n/s cv boots showing early sigs of wear

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 116,521 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipes surface corrosion at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 116,521 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipes surface corrosion at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 110,510 miles

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

full under body and eng/gearbox undertrays fitted unable to see front to rear brake pipes

knock on steering rack - no obvious excess play or wear

slight damage to screen in zone a

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear flexible pipes) visual check only unable to access pipes (note n/s/r slightly more corroded)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 108,384 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 108,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 101,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 101,187 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 93,238 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,501 miles

Due to underbody panels inspection impaired.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,279 miles

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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DC03 ZHG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DC03 ZHG, 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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DC03 ZHG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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