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J400 CNS

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 CNS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

undertrays preventing full inspection of underside ov vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2024

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023
Pass 16 Feb 2022

Parking brake efficiency just passed mot.

Fail 15 Feb 2022

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 161,913 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 161,909 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 153,981 miles

rear brake pads are worn

Fail 29 Jan 2020 153,981 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged (7.12 (d))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 150,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2018 146,143 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 2 May 2018 146,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 131,155 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,362 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 16 Jun 2014 117,070 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 102,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,219 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 90,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 86,039 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 85,931 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,006 miles

225-50r19 103v tyres fitted on front axle 285-45r19 107v tyres fitted on rear sxle

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,588 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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J400 CNS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J400 CNS, 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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J400 CNS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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