MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
engine bay undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
engine bay undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Steering arm pin bush worn.
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr wheel fouling on body when it is jacked up
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr wheel fouling on body when it is jacked up
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SRS WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
n/s rear suspension creaks when jacking up or down
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s rear suspension creaks when jacking up or down
all tyres bit low on edges
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L55 JKE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 L55 JKE, 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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L55 JKE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 July 2003.
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