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MJ03 ACU

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,638 mi
Last recorded185,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 ACU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 185,638 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

weak handbrake

Fail 27 Jun 2016 185,638 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

weak handbrake

Pass 9 Nov 2014 179,706 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2014

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 171,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 171,061 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2012 161,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 153,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2010 140,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 108,670 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 108,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,375 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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MJ03 ACU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ03 ACU, 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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MJ03 ACU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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