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X5 NJN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,950 mi
Last recorded143,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NJN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 143,950 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 143,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CENTROL FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CENTROL FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE FRONT TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 134,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear & both front to brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine , floor, sill covers fitted

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,002 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,002 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front arm marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,002 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 104,918 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,945 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,087 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,879 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 75,879 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,628 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 69,628 miles

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

adv rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,380 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 62,374 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,335 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,820 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,272 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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X5 NJN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X5 NJN, 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 X5 NJN registered?

X5 NJN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is X5 NJN safe to buy?

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