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MF03 BZG

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,942 mi
Last recorded169,942 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 BZG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 169,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Handbrake efficiency low (16%)

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2017 169,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Handbrake efficiency low (16%)

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2016 166,865 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake efficiency low (16%)

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2016 166,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake efficiency low (16%)

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 155,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 145,699 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 145,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 132,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 125,404 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 125,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 122,783 miles

advise handbrake inspection adjustment

advise washer bottle top-up

advise wheels removed brake inspection

covers fitted to vehicle

engine mangement light on

front pads wearing thin advise

front wipers starting to split

front,rear brake discs rusty lipped

inner rear brake pads seem low

nearside front tyre on the limit strong advise,side walls cracking

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside front tyre close to the limit,side walls cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2009 122,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise handbrake inspection adjustment

advise washer bottle top-up

advise wheels removed brake inspection

covers fitted to vehicle

engine mangement light on

front pads wearing thin advise

front wipers starting to split

front,rear brake discs rusty lipped

inner rear brake pads seem low

nearside front tyre on the limit strong advise,side walls cracking

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside front tyre close to the limit,side walls cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2007 90,175 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,458 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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MF03 BZG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF03 BZG, 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 MF03 BZG registered?

MF03 BZG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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