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OY03 ZXE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

225,972 mi
Last recorded225,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 ZXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 225,972 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 219,794 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.[only just acceptable]

Pass 14 Jul 2020 214,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 209,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 205,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 200,997 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 200,996 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 194,415 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is perished and worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 194,401 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre is perished and worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 187,752 miles

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

o/s front seat belt does not retract properly put easy glide on belt

Fail 14 Apr 2015 187,751 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt does not retract properly put easy glide on belt

Pass 9 Apr 2014 180,818 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 180,818 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 175,281 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing more on the outer edge.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 175,280 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing more on the outer edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 167,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 154,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 144,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 129,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 110,464 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 110,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,575 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 81,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,250 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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OY03 ZXE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OY03 ZXE, 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 OY03 ZXE registered?

OY03 ZXE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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