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EO53 ZGT

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

184,485 mi
Last recorded184,485 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZGT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 184,485 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 184,456 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES ( FRONT C V GAITERS SPLIT) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BANANA ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front FOG LENS BROKEN

Nearside Front GRILLE MISSING

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNT /HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER CENTRE CONTROL ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 182,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 179,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 179,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 174,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge [ 255/50/19/107Y ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 174,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear section of the front-to-rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [ rear arm ] also dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19/111W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge [ 255/50/19/107Y ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 163,082 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 163,081 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,201 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 152,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,650 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,840 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 142,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 135,900 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 135,864 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 129,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 121,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,643 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 102,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,170 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,771 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,691 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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EO53 ZGT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 ZGT, 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 EO53 ZGT registered?

EO53 ZGT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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