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NJ03 XYS

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 XYS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel gauge and coolant gauge not working

Indicator tell-tale inoperative doesnt flash on hazard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel gauge and coolant gauge not working

Indicator tell-tale inoperative doesnt flash on hazard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight play in hub (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018
Pass 19 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015
Pass 1 Oct 2014
Pass 20 Aug 2013
Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,079 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,617 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,617 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 74,845 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 74,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,155 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,155 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 69,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,946 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 39,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,015 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 39,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,015 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,729 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 XYS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NJ03 XYS, 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 XYS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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