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YJ03 WJG

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,035 mi
Last recorded118,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 WJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,035 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

squealing at brakes

Fail 8 Jan 2016 118,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

gearchange stiff

squealing at brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,422 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,422 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,159 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 94,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

both front to rear subframe bushes deterioated also have play

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,645 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,645 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,555 miles

Both front brakew flexy hoses slightly perished

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread left

Gearbox oily

Oil on minimum

Slight play in all rear subframe bushes but not excessive knocking moise heard whilst moving off ramp

Slight play in both front outer suspension arm inner bushes but not erxcessive

Fail 13 Mar 2012 83,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front brakew flexy hoses slightly perished

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread left

Gearbox oily

Oil on minimum

Slight play in all rear subframe bushes but not excessive knocking moise heard whilst moving off ramp

Slight play in both front outer suspension arm inner bushes but not erxcessive

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,977 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,349 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cannot see all brake pipes

underside covered with plastic covers

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,391 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 66,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,302 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,302 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,620 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 40,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,610 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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YJ03 WJG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ03 WJG, 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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YJ03 WJG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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