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V555 SJR

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,181 mi
Last recorded129,181 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 SJR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 125,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 113,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,097 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 99,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant Leak

Engine Management Light On

Front And Rear Brake Discs In Poor Condition

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak From Rear Diff

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,605 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 66,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,471 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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V555 SJR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V555 SJR, 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 V555 SJR registered?

V555 SJR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for V555 SJR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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