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BJ03 VVA

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,782 mi
Last recorded149,782 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VVA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 149,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2023 149,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 134,861 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 134,861 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 123,388 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 114,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 108,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 94,928 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 May 2016 94,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

yellow brake warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,882 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

yellow brake warning light on

Fail 10 Dec 2010 83,710 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S N/S DISC WORN

Fail 12 Dec 2009 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 74,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,569 miles

O/S REAR TYRE LIMIT /INNER EDGE WEAR

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 66,569 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE LIMIT /INNER EDGE WEAR

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,837 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 55,837 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,312 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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BJ03 VVA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ03 VVA, 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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BJ03 VVA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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