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MW52 ZLY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,111 mi
Last recorded73,111 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 ZLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,111 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 72,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,964 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2009 63,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer cv boots cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2008 55,744 miles

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

near side wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,744 miles

near side wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,995 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 46,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,460 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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MW52 ZLY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MW52 ZLY, 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 MW52 ZLY registered?

MW52 ZLY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is MW52 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 ZLY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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