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S50 ACJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,104 mi
Last recorded124,104 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 ACJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,104 miles

Offside Front mirror temp repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 114,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r upper rear rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 114,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r upper rear rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,539 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,855 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,453 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,380 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 82,005 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,762 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,609 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2010 72,491 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2009 69,222 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,592 miles

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)

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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S50 ACJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S50 ACJ, 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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S50 ACJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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