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LY03 RZB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,910 mi
Last recorded187,910 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 RZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 187,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

unable to get correct hight to check oil temp

Fail 8 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

unable to get correct hight to check oil temp

Pass 25 Feb 2021
Fail 25 Feb 2021

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020
Pass 13 Mar 2019
Fail 21 Jan 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

bonnet cable broken

both rear tyres been driven flat

Pass 1 Feb 2018
Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,333 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush x4 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 122,242 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,202 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2011 90,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,412 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 70,365 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,259 miles

Front outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 3-4mm

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2006 33,931 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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LY03 RZB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 LY03 RZB, 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 LY03 RZB registered?

LY03 RZB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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