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L15 RNC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,931 mi
Last recorded158,931 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 RNC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 158,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 154,890 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside door handle sticking but does open from the inside and outside.

offside mirror glass deteriorated.

Fail 6 Apr 2022 154,890 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside door handle sticking but does open from the inside and outside.

offside mirror glass deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 149,674 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 149,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers door panel insecure

Front Brake Discs rusty

Rear Brake Discs rusty

Sills and Under Cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 148,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 145,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 140,503 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Sep 2017 140,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nsr lower hub mounting bush worn

Pass 20 Aug 2016 133,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,310 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,815 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 109,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 100,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,286 miles

incorrectly spaced registration plates in boot at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,433 miles

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

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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L15 RNC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L15 RNC, 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 L15 RNC registered?

L15 RNC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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