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R20 JTR

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,855 mi
Last recorded136,855 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 JTR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 136,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 129,417 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 122,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

slight play in n/s/r suspenion

Fail 19 Nov 2019 122,564 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

slight play in n/s/r suspenion

Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,960 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

rear number plate poor

rear pads getting low

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2018 116,375 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad on metal outer edge and worn away /scored that part of disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads very low

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,451 miles

rear indicators pale

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,483 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,222 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,122 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,479 miles

bith rear tyres near limit

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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R20 JTR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R20 JTR, 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 R20 JTR registered?

R20 JTR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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