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J8 HPE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,619 mi
Last recorded185,619 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 HPE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 185,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 185,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 181,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear covered and corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 181,390 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear covered and corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 174,225 miles

Headlamp lens misted but pattern still visible

Parking brake only just met the required efficiency

Pass 12 May 2017 169,555 miles

Both headlamp glasses misted but pattern visible

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2016 164,880 miles

both rear tyres on inner edge shoulder worn bald

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge/shoulder

Fail 10 May 2016 164,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not working neither (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres on inner edge shoulder worn bald

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge/shoulder

Pass 27 May 2015 158,456 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 150,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 143,646 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 143,641 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 134,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 134,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 128,164 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 120,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 112,660 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 112,657 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2008 105,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,263 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,257 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,571 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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J8 HPE 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 72.7%.

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 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 J8 HPE, 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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J8 HPE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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