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RE53 ZAS

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,576 mi
Last recorded178,576 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ZAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 178,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 155,110 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 155,110 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 150,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 145,592 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame busshes worn

Offside Rear sub fram bushes worn

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 145,592 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear sub frame busshes worn

Offside Rear sub fram bushes worn

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,858 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on dash

Fail 11 Dec 2014 133,858 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 24 Dec 2013 125,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 119,954 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 119,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,558 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,898 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 93,884 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 86,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,997 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,878 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 54,873 miles

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

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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RE53 ZAS 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 71.4%.

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 RE53 ZAS, 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 RE53 ZAS registered?

RE53 ZAS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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