CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK03 PZX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,640 mi
Last recorded135,640 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 PZX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 135,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 126,407 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 126,404 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 115,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,122 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Offside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit on the inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 106,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Offside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,082 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,960 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, slight play in rear subframe front bushes, both rear tyres perishing slightly and nearside rear approaching limit (3.0mm)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 50,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, slight play in rear subframe front bushes, both rear tyres perishing slightly and nearside rear approaching limit (3.0mm)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,850 miles

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK03 PZX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK03 PZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK03 PZX?

You can check the full history of EK03 PZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK03 PZX registered?

EK03 PZX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is EK03 PZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 PZX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK03 PZX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK03 PZX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.