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FJ53 ZJO

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play bot (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 132,376 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 111,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2014 111,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,427 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 105,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,310 miles

dark window tints

Fail 9 Jul 2011 91,310 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

dark window tints

Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,089 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 71,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,505 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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FJ53 ZJO 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 FJ53 ZJO, 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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FJ53 ZJO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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