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RA03 SVD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

199,628 mi
Last recorded199,628 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 SVD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 199,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 3 Sep 2021 190,288 miles

Rear differential has slight leak

Pass 26 Aug 2020 184,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 178,311 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 178,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 167,584 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 167,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 156,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 144,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 133,774 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 130,929 miles

chip in windscreen (border pass).

front brake imbalance (border pass).

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

n/s rear parking brake lazy.

nocking noise from steering rack area.

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 130,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

chip in windscreen (border pass).

front brake imbalance (border pass).

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

n/s rear parking brake lazy.

nocking noise from steering rack area.

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,840 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 121,039 miles

chip in windscreen (zone a).

front brake pads worn.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

rear brake pads worn.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 121,039 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

chip in windscreen (zone a).

front brake pads worn.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,308 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 102,921 miles

n/s park brake lazy.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 93,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2009 93,544 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,641 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 84,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,247 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,282 miles

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

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 SVD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RA03 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

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

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