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ET03 RKA

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

113,992 mi
Last recorded113,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 RKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,992 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 113,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,351 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,152 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 102,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,009 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 93,874 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,395 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 86,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,809 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both n/s tyres have damage to sidewalls no cords showing

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both n/s tyres have damage to sidewalls no cords showing

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 May 2014 68,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 3 May 2014 67,928 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel cap seal perishing

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,164 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

both nearside tyres cut in walls

both rear tyres perishing in tread

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,036 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

both nearside tyres cut in walls

both rear tyres perishing in tread

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,447 miles

Air bag light on

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,532 miles

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

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

offside mirror deteriorating

petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,463 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

offside mirror deteriorating

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,473 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2010 46,473 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,220 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,749 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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ET03 RKA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ET03 RKA, 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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ET03 RKA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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