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SV53 ZXO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,234 mi
Last recorded118,234 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZXO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 118,234 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 118,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front discs

Rear Upper pads

Rear discs

hand brake not working

Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,592 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,192 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,587 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 90,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs are pitted

sqeak from rear suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,127 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007
Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,418 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 61,416 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall worn

all tyres @ 3 mm in centre

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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SV53 ZXO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV53 ZXO, 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 SV53 ZXO registered?

SV53 ZXO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SV53 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 ZXO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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