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EK53 ZZA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022
Pass 18 Jan 2018 149,938 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,210 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,210 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 96,224 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)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,706 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,362 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,322 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,627 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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EK53 ZZA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 EK53 ZZA, 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 EK53 ZZA registered?

EK53 ZZA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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