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MJ02 FUZ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,882 mi
Last recorded144,882 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 FUZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2022 144,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front cross member has been welded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning light on dash

Pass 28 May 2021 142,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 139,565 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Fail 13 May 2020 139,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 29 May 2019 132,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 129,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 123,144 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint both N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & under trays

self leveling warning light on dash display

Fail 21 Dec 2015 108,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

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

brake pad light on dash

engine cover & under trays

self leveling warning light on dash display

Pass 20 Dec 2014 91,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,260 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,763 miles

Monitor wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 81,763 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Monitor wear on inner edge of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,012 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 61,712 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,268 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 18,265 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 7,618 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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MJ02 FUZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ02 FUZ, 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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MJ02 FUZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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