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JF03 GJF

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

130,436 mi
Last recorded130,436 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF03 GJF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 130,436 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 127,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both mirror glass faded but provides view to rear

mil lamp does not illuminate

Fail 11 Sep 2025 127,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working repaired on test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both mirror glass faded but provides view to rear

mil lamp does not illuminate

Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,605 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 11 Sep 2023 120,643 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 118,480 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDERBODY PROTECTION FITTED

Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,275 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 115,273 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r locked on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 111,124 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front head light reflectors fading close to limit .

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,360 miles

mileage on dash fading

Fail 14 Sep 2019 106,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

mileage on dash fading

Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,494 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,494 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,152 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencers missing

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 82,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,603 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,849 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,696 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall and wearing close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has been driven flat and side walls damaged

slight diesel dampness around diesel pump area

Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,287 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,358 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITORS BADLY CRACKING

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,684 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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JF03 GJF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 JF03 GJF, 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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JF03 GJF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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