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J588 TOP

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,371 mi
Last recorded123,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 TOP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 123,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc surfaces pitted and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 123,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dog leg suspension arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc surfaces pitted and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2018 122,090 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose loose in holder

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,893 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 118,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 112,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,898 miles

Brake pipes are loosing protective coatings

Fail 13 Jan 2015 101,835 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake pipes are loosing protective coatings

Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,791 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 94,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 88,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,370 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,370 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipes rusted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,931 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear slightly on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 72,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,229 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,553 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,688 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 56,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,345 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,155 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 48,977 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,056 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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J588 TOP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J588 TOP, 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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J588 TOP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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