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NJ03 GCK

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,503 mi
Last recorded135,503 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 GCK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 135,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 114,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,997 miles

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in it

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

oil sweat from steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Rear upper side light brighter than the nearside

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

oil sweat from steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2015

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres cuts to side walls

both front wiper not cleaning viw well

Fail 4 May 2012 84,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f&both rear wheels repaired

Pass 4 May 2012 84,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f&both rear wheels repaired

Fail 2 May 2012 84,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 77,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 65,456 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,455 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

shudder on steering when footbrake is applied

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,715 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,516 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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NJ03 GCK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel 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 NJ03 GCK, 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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NJ03 GCK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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