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NJ03 XYV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,831 mi
Last recorded150,831 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 150,831 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2023 150,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2022 139,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oo/s reverse lamp not working

Fail 13 May 2022 139,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oo/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,551 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 126,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,853 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,755 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 94,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear lower sidelight innoperative

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic door step panels fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 5 Aug 2008
Fail 1 Aug 2008

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,692 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 40,685 miles

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

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 XYV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XYV, 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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What year was NJ03 XYV registered?

NJ03 XYV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is NJ03 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 XYV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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