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PXZ 2373

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,928 mi
Last recorded241,928 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXZ 2373
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 241,928 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 241,926 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 151,537 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

park brake only just made minimum requirements

Fail 4 Nov 2024 151,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

park brake only just made minimum requirements

Pass 11 Oct 2023 144,663 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,523 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2020 130,523 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 127,060 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2019 127,022 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 123,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,540 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake just met minimum performance requirment

Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,041 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance incorrect bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance incorrect bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,757 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 107,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,724 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2012 92,081 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 92,021 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust mounting bolts missing but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,039 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,993 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 81,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,970 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 76,828 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008
Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,816 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,668 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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PXZ 2373 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PXZ 2373, 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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PXZ 2373 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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