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J18 JTF

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 JTF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 85,062 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 85,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake calliper spring missing

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,485 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, through wheel arch to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished, pinholed and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 82,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wheel arch to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, through wheel arch to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished, pinholed and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,044 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 69,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 65,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,456 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,553 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,190 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,590 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 15,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,620 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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J18 JTF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J18 JTF, 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 J18 JTF registered?

J18 JTF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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