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OX03 ZBC

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

195,079 mi
Last recorded195,079 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX03 ZBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 195,079 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 194,531 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f bush area mounting to rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear to o/s/f tyre outer edge

slight wear to o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2021 185,854 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 185,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 180,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 180,651 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 175,707 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes on rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 13 Nov 2018 175,707 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes on rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake just met requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 168,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 163,292 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 163,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 156,637 miles

STRONG ADVISE both sides front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated, recommend attention

rear subframe bushes worn and knocking

Fail 10 Feb 2015 156,537 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE both sides front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated, recommend attention

rear subframe bushes worn and knocking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 147,550 miles

both rear tyres bald on inside edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 147,321 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 135,835 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f ride hight sensor broken

Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f ride hight sensor broken

Pass 28 Feb 2012 125,119 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 125,119 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r steel brake pipe in very poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2011 115,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 100,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyres worn on inner edge, tread is at 3mm

Fail 19 Feb 2010 100,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyres worn on inner edge, tread is at 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,987 miles

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

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

both front control arm bushes perishing

hand brake poor effort on o/s/r

rear number plate seperating but readable

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,614 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 74,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,566 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,460 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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OX03 ZBC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 OX03 ZBC, 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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OX03 ZBC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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