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RE03 ZFJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,575 mi
Last recorded64,575 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 64,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 61,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,618 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,618 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,382 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 58,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,542 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 52,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has a slightly cut at outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,621 miles

offside front tyre has a slightly cut at outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,033 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,511 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 42,800 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,933 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 40,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RE03 ZFJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE03 ZFJ, 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 RE03 ZFJ registered?

RE03 ZFJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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