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X5 PPJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,302 mi
Last recorded197,302 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 PPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 197,302 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency reading low compared o/s.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 191,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside parking brake efficiency reading lower than expected, may need adjustment or repair

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe has been previously wax oiled, recommend a refresh

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 187,560 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 186,053 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 186,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of pair (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 185,323 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 185,318 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tow rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 184,245 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 184,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 182,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 180,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 178,965 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 178,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 174,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 170,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 163,864 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 158,290 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 154,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 150,913 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 150,913 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 144,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 134,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,272 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Front 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 Apr 2008 103,628 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,287 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 PPJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 PPJ registered?

X5 PPJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is X5 PPJ safe to buy?

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