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BW52 RBO

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,055 mi
Last recorded162,055 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 RBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 149,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 129,304 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 129,304 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 128,453 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 123,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,698 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 120,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 116,878 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 116,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has cuts but not deep enough for fail

Pass 11 Aug 2010 111,000 miles

n/s/r tyre slight side wall damage

o/s/f slight side wall damage

Fail 11 Aug 2010 111,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre slight side wall damage

o/s/f slight side wall damage

Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 86,494 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 68,881 miles

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

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

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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BW52 RBO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW52 RBO, 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 BW52 RBO registered?

BW52 RBO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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