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HS03 MZJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,869 mi
Last recorded153,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 MZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 153,869 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight tarnished

Pass 6 Jul 2018 152,560 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 152,560 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 149,064 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 149,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 134,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake effort 17%

high level stop inop

Fail 4 Feb 2016 134,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake effort 17%

high level stop inop

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,639 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 121,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 123,644 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 123,644 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

w/screen has a chip

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,479 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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HS03 MZJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HS03 MZJ, 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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HS03 MZJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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