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CJ53 MJS

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,666 mi
Last recorded163,666 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 MJS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 163,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 155,666 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 155,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 150,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 150,704 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,112 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 142,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front CV gaiter weeping grease

offside parking brake weak

offside parking brake weak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 133,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front CV gaiter weeping grease

offside parking brake weak

oil level close to minimum mark

Pass 23 May 2014 127,875 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear subframe mount bush worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen on limit in zone A and starting to crack

front brake discs getting low

front to rear and nearside front brake pipes starting to corrode

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,830 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all tyres wearing on edges and close to exposing inner cords

damage to windscreen on limit and starting to crack

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,949 miles

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

damage to windscreen on limit and starting to crack

nearside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake performance slightly low

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,949 miles

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

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

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

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

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

damage to windscreen on limit and starting to crack

nearside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake performance slightly low

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,885 miles

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

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

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

damage to windscreen on limit and starting to crack(will require attention soon)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2010 87,885 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

damage to windscreen on limit and starting to crack(will require attention soon)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,040 miles

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

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

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

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

damage to windscreen in zone A on limit and starting to crack

front shock absorbers slightly weak

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,669 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 46,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

a.front bumper has damage on under side

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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CJ53 MJS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CJ53 MJS, 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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CJ53 MJS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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