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OE03 SXJ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,063 mi
Last recorded214,063 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 SXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 214,063 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 214,034 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 203,155 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 203,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 180,426 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 163,919 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 146,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 146,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,539 miles

Driver's mirror damaged.

Rear brake pads low and may require replacement.

Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,461 miles

play in off side front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,288 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 78,288 miles

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

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

both front suspension lower front arm bushes split and have slight movement

front brake pads appear low and discs poor

near side front lower suspension rear arm ball joint has play(borderline pass)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,416 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2008 61,371 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,746 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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OE03 SXJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE03 SXJ, 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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OE03 SXJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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