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AJ03 VNG

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,094 mi
Last recorded170,094 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VNG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 170,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 169,315 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2018 164,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer c/v boot leaking grease

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2018 164,602 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer c/v boot leaking grease

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 156,996 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 156,985 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 151,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 143,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 139,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 131,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,205 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,346 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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AJ03 VNG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ03 VNG, 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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AJ03 VNG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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