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EO03 NXJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 NXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,394 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 115,393 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,300 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 114,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

MAJOR oil leak/s

Nearside Front mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror glass damaged

coolant leak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

MAJOR oil leak/s

Nearside Front mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror glass damaged

coolant leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror crack. (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre is worn to 3mm and bald on the inner edge.

oil leak.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 108,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER BALD AND SHOWING CORD. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror crack. (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre is worn to 3mm and bald on the inner edge.

oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,768 miles

e.m.l light on

Fail 23 Oct 2015 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

e.m.l light on

Pass 14 May 2014 94,093 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 13,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,442 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,401 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 149,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,117 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,767 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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EO03 NXJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO03 NXJ, 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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EO03 NXJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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