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SJ53 SAV

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,363 mi
Last recorded212,363 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 SAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 212,363 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 4 Oct 2024 208,589 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 198,796 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 193,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 186,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 174,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 161,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 151,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front tyres 2 to 3 mm

o/s/r tyre 2 to 3 mm

Pass 21 Sep 2017 146,857 miles

Brake pipes corroded generally

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Front tyres 3-4mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm tread depth

Pass 23 Sep 2016 142,058 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 142,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 136,641 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 136,641 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,342 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 126,342 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm and worn on edge

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,958 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,407 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,165 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,828 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 SAV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ53 SAV, 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 SJ53 SAV registered?

SJ53 SAV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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