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PX53 ZZH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,182 mi
Last recorded133,182 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZZH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 133,182 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 128,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate laminate deteriorating ! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy, light beam limited (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 128,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate laminate deteriorating ! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy, light beam limited (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,532 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 123,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,524 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 118,524 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,907 miles

Offside number plate light not working

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,756 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,601 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,675 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 104,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,634 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 99,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 95,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,633 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 90,628 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,902 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,473 miles

both front outer cv boots pereshed

offside wing mirror cover missing

slight play in nearside front anti role bar drop link

various small cuts in all tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,560 miles

chip in screen

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,112 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,670 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PX53 ZZH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PX53 ZZH, 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 PX53 ZZH registered?

PX53 ZZH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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