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N60 JKC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,016 mi
Last recorded143,016 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 JKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,016 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera holder ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both holding boxes in position (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 143,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower arm s ,ball joint rubbers spilt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera holder ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both holding boxes in position (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 139,636 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 136,051 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air suspension inactive

Fail 6 Sep 2017 135,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air suspension inactive

Pass 11 May 2016 127,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre is on legal limit of 1.6mm tyre is wearing on inner edge and is perishing

child seats are fitted

engine has a oil leak

front and rear suspension is corroding

Fail 6 May 2016 127,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is on legal limit of 1.6mm tyre is wearing on inner edge and is perishing

child seats are fitted

engine has a oil leak

front and rear suspension is corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 124,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 111,990 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,879 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 105,567 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,714 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,289 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 78,289 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs got heavy corrosion on brake suface

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,127 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 30,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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N60 JKC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N60 JKC, 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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N60 JKC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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