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A11 FYJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,936 mi
Last recorded150,936 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 150,936 miles

Coolant leak ()

vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 20 Aug 2024 148,225 miles

engine cover and under trays are fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 146,044 miles

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 23 Aug 2022 144,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 141,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 140,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 138,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 130,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge, but main tread is fine.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 111,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge, but main tread is fine.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,769 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 97,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011
Pass 3 Sep 2010
Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,178 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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A11 FYJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A11 FYJ, 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 A11 FYJ registered?

A11 FYJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is A11 FYJ safe to buy?

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