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CE03 RLU

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,059 mi
Last recorded165,059 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RLU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 165,059 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 165,051 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2017

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 140,641 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 140,641 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,786 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 128,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2014 117,350 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2014 117,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012
Pass 16 Nov 2011
Fail 16 Nov 2011

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,397 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 54,153 miles

front outer cv boots perished

front tension arm bushes perished

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear subframe mounting bushes perished

Pass 13 May 2008 46,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,764 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 24,922 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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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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