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EO03 EZR

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,812 mi
Last recorded144,812 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 EZR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,812 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 142,687 miles

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

oil leak

slight movement in both nearside and offside front suspension system joints

Pass 1 Aug 2018 142,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 137,103 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 124,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 124,116 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,307 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light stays illuminated

Fail 15 Oct 2013 113,307 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light stays illuminated

Fail 18 Jul 2013 112,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pads lamp stays

engine managemant lamp stays on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,316 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 101,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 101,309 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 91,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake only just met the required parking brake effeciency.

Registration plate lamps flicker when tapped.

Service brake just met the required effeciency.

Fail 13 Feb 2011 91,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamps flicker when tapped.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,756 miles

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

underbody inspection restricted by shields and covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2009 72,756 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

underbody inspection restricted by shields and covers fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,944 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low in centre

offside rear lens slightly damaged

wipers not in good condition

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,237 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 60,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,593 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,761 miles

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

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

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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EO03 EZR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EO03 EZR, 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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EO03 EZR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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