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SJ53 EHH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,683 mi
Last recorded207,683 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 EHH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 207,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub damaged by lower ball joints

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

eml light not working

engine cover and under trays fitted

parking brake efficiency on 16% pass limit

Fail 30 Aug 2019 207,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub damaged by lower ball joints

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml light not working

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 200,360 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 200,360 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 195,575 miles

Offside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 197,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 189,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 189,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 174,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Slight corrosion to edges of both front brake discs.

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 174,599 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Slight corrosion to edges of both front brake discs.

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 164,177 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 164,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 139,796 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 139,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,199 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyers getting low

sligth oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,155 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,050 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s and o/s front discs showing heavy wear.

n/s/f tyre heavy cut on outer wall.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,230 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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SJ53 EHH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SJ53 EHH, 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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SJ53 EHH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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