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RE03 ZKJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,371 mi
Last recorded162,371 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 162,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,122 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 157,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019
Fail 2 Oct 2019 153,627 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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 Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the treads, 255/50-19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the treads, 285/45-19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt fraying.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the treads, 255/50-19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the treads, 285/45-19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 149,500 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 149,500 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 148,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 140,390 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 130,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 105,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,404 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 73,404 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,268 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 ZKJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

RE03 ZKJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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