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DJ03 TAG

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,566 mi
Last recorded177,566 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 TAG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 177,566 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre wall slight cut

Fail 1 Sep 2016 177,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre wall slight cut

Pass 10 Feb 2015 165,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension bottom arm front bushes split.

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge.

play in n/s/r suspension top hub mount bush.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 133,355 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 132,958 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 116,422 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

plastic covers fitted underside unable to inspect brake pipes front to rear

slight perishing to both rear airbags

Fail 25 Jan 2012 116,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

plastic covers fitted underside unable to inspect brake pipes front to rear

slight perishing to both rear airbags

Pass 30 Mar 2011 108,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,184 miles

offside steering rack tie rod joint has slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2010 94,184 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

offside steering rack tie rod joint has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,536 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 65,408 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 55,587 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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DJ03 TAG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DJ03 TAG, 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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DJ03 TAG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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