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SP53 ZKK

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,668 mi
Last recorded99,668 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 99,668 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,043 miles

Both outer wing mirror glass tarnished slightly

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 96,043 miles

Both outer wing mirror glass tarnished slightly

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 96,038 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise change out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise change out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,264 miles

Both outer rear view mirror lens tarnished

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,593 miles

Both rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,592 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,724 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Chassis Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,724 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Chassis Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Chassis Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,912 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 81,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,199 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 79,199 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,352 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,964 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,964 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,155 miles

front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,959 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,886 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 51,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,782 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 46,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,496 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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SP53 ZKK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SP53 ZKK, 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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SP53 ZKK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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