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SJ53 SJS

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 SJS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre is perishing

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f wiper is smearing

o/s/r tyre is bold on the inner edge

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre is perishing

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f wiper is smearing

o/s/r tyre is bold on the inner edge

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,435 miles

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 137,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 130,923 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 3 Jun 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 119,991 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,267 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,826 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,826 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,780 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,780 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,951 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,778 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 1 May 2008 72,351 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 1 May 2008 72,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,618 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 52,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SJ53 SJS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJS, 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 SJS registered?

SJ53 SJS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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