MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
both side front tyres edges slight worn
both side rear sub frame bushes slight worn
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side & o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side & o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp not working x2 side (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil level is low
rear diff is leaking oil
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil level is low
rear diff is leaking oil
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all tyres deteriorating on outer walls
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all tyres deteriorating on outer walls
front outer cv boots perished
front tension arm bushes perished
rear brake pads starting to get low
rear subframe mounting bushes perished
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CE03 RLU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CE03 RLU, 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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CE03 RLU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2003.
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