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L19 RSB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,777 mi
Last recorded195,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 RSB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 195,777 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 195,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 189,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 185,165 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 185,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 174,223 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 173,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 168,203 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 159,856 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 159,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 152,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering coupling squeaking

Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,604 miles

Nearside Front thrust arm bush weak

Offside Front thrust arm bush weak

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 138,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine oil level at minimum, customer advised and engine oil topped up (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,148 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 124,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,224 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 113,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 99,050 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,050 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,187 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,187 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,644 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear subframe front bushes deteriating.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,706 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,395 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,395 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,684 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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L19 RSB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L19 RSB, 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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L19 RSB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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