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JA02 BAB

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,573 mi
Last recorded172,573 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA02 BAB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 172,573 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 164,682 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 164,681 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 158,762 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 155,042 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 149,536 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 149,536 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 143,797 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 134,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs have slight vibration

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,763 miles

play in n/s/r hub bush

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,625 miles

Cut in n/s/f/ tyre wall

Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,045 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,935 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,671 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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JA02 BAB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JA02 BAB, 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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JA02 BAB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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