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CE53 NJZ

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,484 mi
Last recorded118,484 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,484 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023
Pass 3 Oct 2022

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020
Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,970 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,557 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 102,516 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic Belly plates fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers and under belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,663 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,542 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,427 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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CE53 NJZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CE53 NJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 NJZ registered?

CE53 NJZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is CE53 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 NJZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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