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RE03 ZHW

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,968 mi
Last recorded164,968 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 164,968 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 164,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 159,600 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 147,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,036 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 136,757 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,961 miles

Undertrays fitted

Oil leaking from dipstick tube when dipstick removed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak underside of vehicle covered ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,123 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,725 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 106,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,903 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 74,870 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,503 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low on edges

nail in near side front tyre

nail in off side rear tyre

off side front wheel close to inner wheel arch cover

rear sub frame bushes splitting just ok

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

slight damage to near side rear tyre inner and outer side walls

Fail 20 May 2008 61,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres low on edges

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front wheel close to inner arch panel

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

slight damage to near side rear tyre inner and outer side walls

Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,843 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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RE03 ZHW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RE03 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

RE03 ZHW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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