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WJ03 XYW

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,572 mi
Last recorded146,572 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 XYW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 146,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Image upside down (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Image upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear discs corroded

Both rear tyres on 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2018 137,881 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 137,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both dip beam head lamp bulbs insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,401 miles

Nearside rear upper side light and high level brake light out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake performance requirements only just met

Fail 26 Jul 2017 126,343 miles

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

Nearside rear upper side light and high level brake light out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake performance requirements only just met

Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,655 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 114,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,215 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 112,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,888 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 108,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear and n/s/f tyre treads low on edges

under tray broken

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,874 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,874 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,899 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cut

Fail 10 Mar 2011 92,894 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cut

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,520 miles

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)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre side walls cut

Pass 6 Mar 2009

rear brake pipes rusty unable to access with corrosion tool.

some corrosion on rear brake discs

untidy modification to the headlamp wiring

very slight seapage from cv boots

Pass 15 May 2008

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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2007 63,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 63,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 49,255 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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WJ03 XYW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WJ03 XYW, 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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WJ03 XYW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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