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SN03 TJU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,930 mi
Last recorded167,930 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 TJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 167,930 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 167,815 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 159,729 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s headlamp aim dull

o/s headlamp mounting bracket broken / repaired slightly insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2017 158,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 133,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged / tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

childs seats fitted limiting inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

vehicle has some body damage

Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,201 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged / tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

childs seats fitted limiting inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

vehicle has some body damage

Pass 11 Nov 2014 120,053 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 120,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,888 miles

ns beam pattern poor

Fail 4 Nov 2013 113,883 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front discs poor

ns beam pattern poor

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,235 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 107,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 54,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise air bag light on

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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SN03 TJU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN03 TJU, 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 SN03 TJU registered?

SN03 TJU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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