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HJ03 APX

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,494 mi
Last recorded142,494 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 APX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 142,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 136,550 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 136,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides,rear arms (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear lower arms,outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front and both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2017 135,398 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front subframe heavily corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside and Offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Wear in nearside and offside front lower suspension joints

Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,963 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 126,820 miles

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 Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 116,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside outer handle sticks

Pass 17 Dec 2014 116,883 miles

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

offside outer handle sticks

Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,452 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 104,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cuts to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Cuts to outer sidewall offside front tyre

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

Front brake discs corroded

Lack of fuel evident on gauge during test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISE. Offside front tyre on 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,285 miles

rear axle beam bushes (4) have movement not considered excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear subframe bushes worn!

Fail 9 Dec 2011 85,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear subframe bushes worn!

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,300 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 77,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,657 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,946 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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HJ03 APX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 HJ03 APX, 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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HJ03 APX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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