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RA03 RZY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,619 mi
Last recorded179,619 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 RZY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 179,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2019 173,995 miles

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2018 169,659 miles

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2017 165,000 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear shockers has corrosion to the casing

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 156,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (marked in yellow) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 141,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 140,917 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,950 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,167 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,915 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,632 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,987 miles

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

advise os,ns wipers worn

Fail 22 Sep 2010 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise os,ns wipers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 87,932 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 87,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,431 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,922 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 RZY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

RA03 RZY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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