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HG03 BCZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,265 mi
Last recorded195,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 BCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 195,265 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 186,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front lower front suspension arm inner bush worn and slight play

Nearside Front lower rear suspension arm ball joint slight play

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn edges low outer edge, cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Fail 3 Jan 2023 186,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front lower front suspension arm inner bush worn and slight play

Nearside Front lower rear suspension arm ball joint slight play

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn edges low outer edge, cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Pass 9 Dec 2021 177,033 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 177,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 168,299 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 164,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 162,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 156,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertray covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 149,565 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 141,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 141,975 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 132,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 124,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 120,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,892 miles

nearsidefront tyre slight sidewall damage , offside rera tyre starting to wear on very inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2011 106,848 miles

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

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

nearsidefront tyre slight sidewall damage , offside rera tyre starting to wear on very inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,661 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on limit on inner edges

two child seats fitted to rear

Fail 9 Jun 2009 79,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on limit on inner edges

two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,375 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)

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

Offside 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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HG03 BCZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG03 BCZ, 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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HG03 BCZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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