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EX03 UVJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,724 mi
Last recorded146,724 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 UVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 146,724 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 135,190 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,022 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 126,022 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,425 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 121,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,414 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 116,406 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pad wartning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,149 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

rear centre seat belt jammed

Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,133 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

rear centre seat belt jammed

Pass 5 Nov 2011 94,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 77,820 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 70,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,958 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,966 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 53,966 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,850 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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EX03 UVJ 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 66.7%.

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 EX03 UVJ, 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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EX03 UVJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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