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P16 LJG

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,561 mi
Last recorded129,561 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 LJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2017 121,097 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,176 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

front seat belts slow to retract

light wiper blade damage to o/s of windscreen

rear subframe showing corrosion and bushes showing deterioration

Fail 8 Dec 2016 117,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both o/s and ns (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

front seat belts slow to retract

light wiper blade damage to o/s of windscreen

rear subframe showing corrosion and bushes showing deterioration

Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,959 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wipers worn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 93,174 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 86,256 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2010 86,256 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,622 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,622 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,410 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake almost at end off travel

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,285 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,284 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P16 LJG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P16 LJG, 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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P16 LJG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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