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EJ52 OFL

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,006 mi
Last recorded141,006 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,006 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 141,006 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Jan 2019 140,374 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2018 134,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,708 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,670 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 116,793 miles

Auxillary belt idler pulley worn/broken and air con belt missing

Brake pad warning lamp is illuminated but all brake pads appear okay

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 116,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Auxillary belt idler pulley worn/broken and air con belt missing

Brake pad warning lamp is illuminated but all brake pads appear okay

Nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm legal wear limit and devoid of treade on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm on central tread and devoid of tread on inner and outer edges of tread

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front prop shaft bolt missing

Rear prop shaft securing nut loose

Pass 15 Nov 2013 108,869 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,875 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both wipers worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 97,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both wipers worn

Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,640 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 91,635 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,946 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,049 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 80,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,211 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 67,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,984 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 34,061 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 34,061 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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EJ52 OFL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ52 OFL, 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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EJ52 OFL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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