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SM52 ZLX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,003 mi
Last recorded134,003 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ZLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps cloudy and pattern weak

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front and rear tyres on limits

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,070 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps cloudy,but pattern visible

both rear tyres wearing on edges and nearside rear inner sidewall starting to split

front number plate cracked

nearside wiper slightly smeary

offside front brake pad wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2015

Engine covers fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Under shield cover fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Under shield cover fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,416 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 109,085 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

LCD Display for mileage faulty, figures incomplete

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,579 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,044 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,974 miles

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

rear discs worn lipped

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration steering, susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 73,899 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration steering, susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,132 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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SM52 ZLX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM52 ZLX, 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

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What year was SM52 ZLX registered?

SM52 ZLX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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