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EO53 BTZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,518 mi
Last recorded174,518 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 174,518 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 159,890 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 159,888 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 216,436 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 216,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 201,154 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

exhuast rear rubber mounts deteriated

under tray fited

Pass 16 Mar 2016 194,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2015 187,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 187,501 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 165,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

horn low

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f seat belt slow retracting

Pass 23 Jan 2013 161,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 155,413 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 147,976 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 127,466 miles

long h/brake travel

osr/ nsr tyres damaged where been run low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 108,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 98,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 74,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EO53 BTZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO53 BTZ, 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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EO53 BTZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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