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E6 JCL

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,671 mi
Last recorded137,671 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 JCL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,671 miles

under covers engine covers o/s/f tyre low both ball joints

Pass 18 Jan 2019 135,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 129,455 miles

under covers engine covers

Fail 19 Jan 2018 129,455 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

under covers engine covers

Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,161 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,735 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 80,375 miles

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

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,602 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 71,602 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 48,784 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 48,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,876 miles

n/s/r tyre has a screw in the shoulder and getting low on inner edge 285/45/19 107v

signs of a oil leak from o/s undertray?

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,234 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,267 miles

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge 255/50/19

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 285/45/19

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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E6 JCL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E6 JCL, 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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E6 JCL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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