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PS03 DJO

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS03 DJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,504 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,014 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,087 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,503 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 3 Jan 2017 61,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,008 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 54,885 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,212 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,505 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 45,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 42,776 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,372 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight corrosion on steel brake pipes to both rear hoses and offside front hose

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,248 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,339 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 35,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,077 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 23,968 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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PS03 DJO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PS03 DJO, 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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PS03 DJO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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