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ESZ 4926

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,562 mi
Last recorded181,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 4926
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 181,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front level sensor linkage

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake slightly poor

Pass 3 Jul 2025 171,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear corrsoion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid on undertray+smell of fuel under bonnet.no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension air bags showing perishing etc

Fail 2 Jul 2025

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced because lens is deteriorated? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear corrsoion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid on undertray+smell of fuel under bonnet.no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension air bags showing perishing etc

Pass 4 Jul 2024 157,797 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 145,995 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 145,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 136,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 123,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 15 Jun 2020 117,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,189 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,322 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres near legal limit

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,309 miles

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

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres near legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,623 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,225 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 93,225 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 Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,540 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,539 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,226 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,412 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007

Unable to check O/S/R seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,495 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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ESZ 4926 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ESZ 4926, 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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ESZ 4926 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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