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MEZ 323

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 323
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 121,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 118,213 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror assembly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 118,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror assembly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 109,788 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,310 miles

slight diff and engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,764 miles

oil leak diff

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,653 miles

diff oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 102,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

diff oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 100,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,299 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 98,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,556 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 96,556 miles

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 94,599 miles

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

diff oil leak

rad filler cap missing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 93,655 miles

n/s/f lower arm front arm slight play in ball joint

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,297 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,124 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

number plate

Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,362 miles

rear tyres onlimit

Fail 22 Sep 2006 63,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,848 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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MEZ 323 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MEZ 323, 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 MEZ 323 registered?

MEZ 323 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is MEZ 323 safe to buy?

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