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HJ03 EEY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

230,580 mi
Last recorded230,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 EEY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 230,580 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 230,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 271,533 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Mar 2017 271,533 miles

brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 266,615 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 266,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 251,242 miles

n//s headlamp has poor dipped beam image

rear differential has light misting of oil

Pass 25 Mar 2014 235,836 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres becoming perished (tread)

both rear suspension arm (front inner) bushes starting to deteriorate

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 235,836 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres becoming perished (tread)

both rear suspension arm (front inner) bushes starting to deteriorate

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 218,440 miles

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

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

brake pipe above nearside rear suspension corroded, due to accessability unable to access, recomend replacement

brake pipe across rear to offside brake hose corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 218,440 miles

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

brake pipe above nearside rear suspension corroded, due to accessability unable to access, recomend replacement

brake pipe across rear to offside brake hose corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 193,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 174,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both h/lamp aims reset for test

o/s/f h/lamp levelling sensor arm ball joint apart

Pass 10 Mar 2010 148,578 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged and loose

Pass 18 Mar 2009 123,475 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 123,132 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 14 Mar 2008 95,179 miles

front n:plate damaged

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer s/wall

Fail 14 Mar 2008 95,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front n:plate damaged

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer s/wall

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,675 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

front n/plate starting to seperate

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 EEY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EEY, 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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What year was HJ03 EEY registered?

HJ03 EEY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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