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AF03 ZXJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ZXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020

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

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition but beam image not adversely effected

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

Front wipers rquire some attention but still clearing screen adequately

Pass 6 Dec 2017

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Brake pad wear warning light on dash

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Brake pad wear warning light on dash

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2016

Both indicator wing repeaters fading to white

Oil leak ()

Parking brake performance poor on 17%

Rear axle bushes worn and split

Rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2015 155,860 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014

Both rear tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge of the tyre tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge of the tyre tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 132,866 miles

jacked up on rear suspension

Fail 21 Nov 2013 132,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

jacked up on rear suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2012 124,293 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 124,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 112,923 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,422 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 70,717 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 70,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,841 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 59,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,632 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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AF03 ZXJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF03 ZXJ, 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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AF03 ZXJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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