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BJ53 TUV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TUV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 158,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 158,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 153,908 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 153,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 144,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 142,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 137,105 miles

oil leak around gear box area

osr position lamp not working (side light)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 137,105 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

oil leak around gear box area

osr position lamp not working (side light)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 133,432 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres has side wall damage

Fail 29 Nov 2012 133,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front and rear discs heavily corroded

both front tyres has side wall damage

Pass 28 Jun 2011 126,978 miles

o/s rear tyre has a slight cut in the inner sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2010 118,349 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 106,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,015 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 83,832 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

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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BJ53 TUV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ53 TUV, 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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What year was BJ53 TUV registered?

BJ53 TUV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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