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J2 FDH

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 FDH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has slight deterioration

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight deterioration

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2023
Pass 10 Aug 2022

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 108,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018
Fail 18 May 2018

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

Pass 22 May 2017 98,260 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a slight split in inner wall

Pass 26 May 2016 91,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2015

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

Pass 23 May 2014 80,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 75,941 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 75,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,979 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 65,338 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,197 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,121 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 46,121 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre outer edge bold

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall poor condition

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,339 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured

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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J2 FDH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J2 FDH, 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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J2 FDH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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