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EJ03 GLY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,346 mi
Last recorded123,346 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 GLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,346 miles

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

Front Lower play in ball joint

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in steering

Fail 6 Nov 2018 123,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Lower play in ball joint

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in steering

Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,916 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,263 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,871 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 58,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,333 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,411 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2006 20,363 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 20,363 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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EJ03 GLY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ03 GLY, 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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EJ03 GLY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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