MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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
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
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
both rear tyres worn to 3mm
nearside rear subframe mount bush worn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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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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