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LY03 RZU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,685 mi
Last recorded160,685 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 RZU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 160,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 157,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2018 153,016 miles

Both front rigid brake pipe and ferrule corroded

Both front suspension components corroded

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear subframe and components corroded

Windscreen chipped but not impairing with drivers view on road

Fail 9 Nov 2018 153,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front rigid brake pipe and ferrule corroded

Both front suspension components corroded

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear subframe and components corroded

Windscreen chipped but not impairing with drivers view on road

Pass 11 Nov 2017 149,445 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 149,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 141,665 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 141,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 129,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 110,953 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,661 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,781 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 RZU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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