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L50 JDB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,709 mi
Last recorded147,709 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 JDB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 147,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 147,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 144,353 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 142,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 142,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,368 miles

n/s/r tyre worn more on edges

o/s/f tyre worn more on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2020 134,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn more on edges

o/s/f tyre worn more on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2019 131,174 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn in centre

Fail 11 Nov 2019 131,169 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn in centre

Pass 28 Nov 2018 126,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges barely legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 126,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges barely legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 121,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on the inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,662 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,261 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 112,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 103,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,278 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 97,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,606 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner most edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,986 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 84,980 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,982 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 72,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,707 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,840 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,733 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,733 miles

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

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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L50 JDB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L50 JDB, 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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L50 JDB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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