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SO52 JEJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,356 mi
Last recorded80,356 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 JEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,193 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 66,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,299 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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SO52 JEJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO52 JEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO52 JEJ registered?

SO52 JEJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SO52 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 JEJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO52 JEJ have outstanding finance?

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