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VU03 MZY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,388 mi
Last recorded166,388 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 MZY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 166,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 159,151 miles

O,S,F TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 25 Jan 2018 150,326 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3ML

Fail 24 Jan 2018 150,326 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3ML

Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,996 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 127,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 116,483 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,130 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 69,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 59,488 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 59,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,454 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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VU03 MZY 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 VU03 MZY, 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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VU03 MZY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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