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R55 AHJ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 AHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,192 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 89,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,172 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,062 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to minimum limits,o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,542 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to minimum limits,o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

Pass 10 May 2011 66,785 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 66,779 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,428 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

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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R55 AHJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R55 AHJ, 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 R55 AHJ registered?

R55 AHJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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