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JB03 HCB

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,989 mi
Last recorded142,989 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB03 HCB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 142,989 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 135,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 127,546 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 114,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,626 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 102,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,345 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,330 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,979 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,684 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 63,197 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 26,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,732 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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JB03 HCB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JB03 HCB, 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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JB03 HCB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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