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RA03 RYC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,755 mi
Last recorded110,755 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 RYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,269 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,060 miles

Both front tyres have damage to outer kerbing bands.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,693 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

play in nearside and offside front suspension lower arms front bushes

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,225 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 88,225 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,118 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 35,292 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 RYC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 RYC registered?

RA03 RYC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is RA03 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 RYC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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