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J5 RBA

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,097 mi
Last recorded71,097 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 RBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 71,097 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 66,747 miles

airbag light on

crack in windscreen outside zone A

Fail 9 May 2011 66,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

crack in windscreen outside zone A

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,791 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Park brake application noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 40,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2008 37,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,971 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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J5 RBA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J5 RBA, 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 J5 RBA registered?

J5 RBA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is J5 RBA safe to buy?

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