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J900 CBM

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 CBM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 88,307 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 88,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,731 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 84,426 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,705 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,974 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 75,974 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,595 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,015 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 39,015 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,142 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,015 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Front pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,303 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 21,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,472 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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J900 CBM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey 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 J900 CBM, 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 J900 CBM registered?

J900 CBM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is J900 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 CBM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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