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E3 JGD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 JGD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Air suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 121,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,514 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 105,511 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 102,896 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 102,805 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge 0mm

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,517 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades may need replacement soon

Fail 10 Oct 2011 96,488 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades may need replacement soon

Pass 15 Oct 2010 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,727 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills and underside of body covered by trims

Fail 19 Oct 2009 82,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills and underside of body covered by trims

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of body covered by trims

Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of body covered by trims

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,071 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

sills and underside of body covered by trims

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,130 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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E3 JGD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E3 JGD, 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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E3 JGD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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