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K15 RCF

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,076 mi
Last recorded136,076 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 RCF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 136,076 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 136,070 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe welded by mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 132,972 miles

front subframe has been welded/repaired/undersealed

Pass 28 May 2020 213,341 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 199,306 miles

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front uneven tyre wear

Offside Front Inner C.v gaitor slightly deteriorated

Underside covers fitted

Uneven rear tyre wear

front sub-frame corroded/welded covered in black paint

Fail 9 May 2019 199,751 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front uneven tyre wear

Offside Front Inner C.v gaitor slightly deteriorated

Underside covers fitted

Uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 15 May 2018 180,344 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 180,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 May 2017 175,139 miles

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 175,107 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 169,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 162,561 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 162,555 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2014 154,339 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 154,339 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 147,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside fromt tyre has kerbing damage to sidewall rib protector but no cords are exposed

Fail 30 May 2013 147,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front tyre has kerbing damage to sidewall rib protector but no cords are exposed

Pass 29 May 2012 137,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 128,447 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 115,923 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 105,779 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 105,779 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 95,086 miles

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)

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

rear number plate delaminating but still legible

Pass 30 May 2007 81,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,370 miles

rear tyre inner edges showing heavy wear †

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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K15 RCF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K15 RCF, 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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K15 RCF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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