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FJZ 2735

2003 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 2735
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 123,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,291 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 91,737 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 91,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 85,844 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to suspension and steering components

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,584 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,584 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking from pipe going into the ABS pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre, inner sidewall is cracking, no cords visible

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,145 miles

windscreen scored

Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen scored

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,199 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,066 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 59,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre outer side wall scuffed and damaged.Also has nail in it and looks as if it has been driven flat. Also worn on outer edge

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2009 55,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre outer side wall scuffed and damaged.Also has nail in it and looks as if it has been driven flat. Also worn on outer edge

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2009 51,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,632 miles

advise front and rear brake pads aprox 5 mm left †

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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FJZ 2735 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol 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 FJZ 2735, 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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FJZ 2735 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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