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SR03 ATZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 ATZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,224 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 96,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,275 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 92,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,954 miles

n/s and o/s rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,954 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,086 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracked/deteriorated at outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear numberplate delaminated/deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2019 89,084 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

n/s and o/s front tyres cracked/deteriorated at outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear numberplate delaminated/deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,796 miles

n/s door mirror glass deteriorated but still provides adequate view to the rear

rear numberplate light delaminated/deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,542 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f forward suspension arm bush split/perished

Fail 17 Aug 2017 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s font aluminium suspension arm forward bushes split/perished .

n/s/r lower sidelight inop

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

play/movement in n/s and o/s front aluminium suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,727 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,773 miles

o/s/f outer brake pad on limit

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,095 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 67,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 63,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 58,276 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 58,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 52,106 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 39,996 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 39,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 309,478 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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SR03 ATZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SR03 ATZ, 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 SR03 ATZ registered?

SR03 ATZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is SR03 ATZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR03 ATZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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