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DF03 PHJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,979 mi
Last recorded120,979 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 PHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,326 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,553 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly prishing

Fail 19 Oct 2018 109,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly prishing

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,001 miles

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

engine management light on

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 18 Oct 2017 106,001 miles

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

engine management light on

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,478 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,478 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,008 miles

engine management light on

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as chalked (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,461 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,153 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,800 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,307 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,462 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,459 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,816 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 60,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,038 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 51,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,441 miles

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

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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DF03 PHJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DF03 PHJ, 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 DF03 PHJ registered?

DF03 PHJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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