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CJ53 UKE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,444 mi
Last recorded168,444 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 168,444 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 165,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 160,414 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring the view componets

Fail 2 Feb 2022 160,414 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring the view componets

Pass 4 Dec 2020 156,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 147,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 138,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 129,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016

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

park brake efficiency just in limit

wear to rear tyres - on wear limit

Pass 13 Jan 2015 114,825 miles

wear to rear tyres -- park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 18 Dec 2013 109,729 miles

long park brake lever travel -- park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 15 Dec 2012 102,031 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 101,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2011 94,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 68,165 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,951 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,286 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 48,248 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 45,445 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 May 2007 45,445 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

cut in n/s/f tyre

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 UKE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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