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X500 MJK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 MJK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe rusted

Pass 13 Sep 2022

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged (7.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush starting to perish both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016

parking brake only just meets required reading

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,096 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 94,096 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,240 miles

head light level control arm broken

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,478 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,580 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 69,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 68,433 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 68,350 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 53,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,851 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 46,851 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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X500 MJK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X500 MJK, 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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X500 MJK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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