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RA03 RFL

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,729 mi
Last recorded85,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 RFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,729 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 114,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 102,717 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 102,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 91,607 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,745 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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RA03 RFL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA03 RFL, 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 RA03 RFL registered?

RA03 RFL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is RA03 RFL safe to buy?

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