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SP03 AZL

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,509 mi
Last recorded165,509 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 AZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 165,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 160,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 158,129 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 152,603 miles

Rear axle corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 30 Mar 2022 147,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 140,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 133,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 122,795 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle and engine bay, obscuring some testable items .

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 107,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 99,911 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

play in offside rear lower arm bush

play in offside rear subframe bush

Fail 28 Oct 2016 99,911 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play bottom (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

play in offside rear lower arm bush

play in offside rear subframe bush

Pass 31 Oct 2015 91,028 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 91,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,718 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,542 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 71,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,869 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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SP03 AZL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP03 AZL, 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 SP03 AZL registered?

SP03 AZL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is SP03 AZL safe to buy?

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