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SG53 ZHB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZHB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge worn

Fail 22 Apr 2016

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge worn

Pass 25 Apr 2015 149,051 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 28 Mar 2014 145,849 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 135,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 116,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 116,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 110,156 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 110,153 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 73,542 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,004 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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SG53 ZHB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SG53 ZHB, 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 SG53 ZHB registered?

SG53 ZHB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is SG53 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 ZHB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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