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LE03 RKJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 RKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,345 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,018 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,896 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

REAR DISCS CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

UNDER FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 31 Dec 2015 107,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

discs corroded all round

hand brake WARNING light on dash

underside of vehicle badly corroded

brakes not tested due to system leaking and brakes inop

Fail 3 Dec 2015 107,488 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Very rusty (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens cracked (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake hose/pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Very rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery warning light on dash

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear lower ball joints have slight play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

But rear upper arms have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s wing mirror cover damaged

N/s/r upper side light not working

Rear subframe bushes are soft

Underside is very rusty

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2008 99,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 99,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 87,645 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

nearside rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,536 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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LE03 RKJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE03 RKJ, 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 LE03 RKJ registered?

LE03 RKJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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