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MJ53 BHW

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,792 mi
Last recorded161,792 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 BHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 161,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake effiecency only just met requirements

unable to fully see all rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2020 156,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 146,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,546 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)

Pass 13 May 2017 127,852 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 116,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 104,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 104,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,169 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,138 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 68,501 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,498 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,997 miles

parking brake performance could be improved,passed at 18%.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 51,985 miles

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

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 48,587 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 48,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,310 miles

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

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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MJ53 BHW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ53 BHW, 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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MJ53 BHW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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