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SEZ 7038

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,545 mi
Last recorded153,545 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 7038
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,545 miles

Offside Rear side light not working one of two.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 153,506 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear side light not working one of two.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 143,245 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

handbrake effort on limits

rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,499 miles

knock in steering felt at steering wheel

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,475 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2013 118,368 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 107,973 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 107,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,726 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 103,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 101,326 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 101,326 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 66,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,678 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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SEZ 7038 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SEZ 7038, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SEZ 7038?

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What year was SEZ 7038 registered?

SEZ 7038 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 February 2003.

Is SEZ 7038 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEZ 7038 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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