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DRZ 5840

2003 BMW X5

Grey Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,369 mi
Last recorded172,369 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5840
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 172,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 167,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 162,770 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)

nis frount brake binding

Pass 28 Oct 2014 160,482 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Oct 2013 158,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 158,146 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 152,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

added 2 litres engine oil

nsf front caliper bleed screw snapped

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2012 152,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 145,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 140,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 102,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 79,833 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,254 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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DRZ 5840 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DRZ 5840, 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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What year was DRZ 5840 registered?

DRZ 5840 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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