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MW52 BZV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,604 mi
Last recorded118,604 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 BZV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 118,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 118,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 110,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 105,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,229 miles

Front Both bottom suspension arm front rubber bushes deteriated

Front subframe corroded

Knock on steering when rocked

Nearside Door mirror lose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Reverse light dim

Odometer display faint

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic shields fitted to undersield of vehicle unable to inspect

Rear Exhaust undershield insecure

Rear subframe corroded

Wiper scuffs on screen

Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Both bottom suspension arm front rubber bushes deteriated

Front subframe corroded

Knock on steering when rocked

Nearside Door mirror lose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Reverse light dim

Odometer display faint

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic shields fitted to undersield of vehicle unable to inspect

Rear Exhaust undershield insecure

Rear subframe corroded

Wiper scuffs on screen

Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,970 miles

Both front headlights dim

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Nearside door mirror insecure

Wiper scuff on windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both front headlights dim

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Nearside door mirror insecure

Wiper scuff on windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,506 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,420 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 99,413 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,358 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 83,358 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,059 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2006 56,904 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)

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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MW52 BZV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MW52 BZV, 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 MW52 BZV registered?

MW52 BZV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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