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OV52 ZTH

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ZTH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 192,350 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 186,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 180,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 169,814 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 152,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 132,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 115,620 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 115,620 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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 13 Dec 2007 96,368 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,368 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 77,508 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 59,125 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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OV52 ZTH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV52 ZTH, 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 OV52 ZTH registered?

OV52 ZTH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is OV52 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 ZTH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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