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MLZ 3733

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,399 mi
Last recorded130,399 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 3733
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,399 miles

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

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

Noise from near side rear wheel when rotated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bold inner sides no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 130,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Noise from near side rear wheel when rotated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bold inner sides no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 120,675 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,733 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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MLZ 3733 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MLZ 3733, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLZ 3733 registered?

MLZ 3733 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MLZ 3733 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 3733 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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