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PX53 ZZW

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,231 mi
Last recorded161,231 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 161,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror surface deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge , worn close to markers in tread center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 161,228 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1st 4.9 2nd 5.7 . Plate limit 2.0 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror surface deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge , worn close to markers in tread center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 153,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 147,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 136,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,034 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 129,034 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 119,713 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 119,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

ns wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 112,261 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 106,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,973 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,971 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,046 miles

both wiper rubbers slightly torn.

off side rear outer door handle broken.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,234 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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PX53 ZZW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

PX53 ZZW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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