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X203 MBJ

2000 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 MBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity lower bulb out (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 May 2016 86,648 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 9 Oct 2010 85,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on

engine management light on

self levaling inactive (warning on dash)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,637 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,326 miles

n/s/f/ tyre showing signs of wear.

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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X203 MBJ is a 2000 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 93,162 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 X203 MBJ, 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 26 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X203 MBJ is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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