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RA03 SXZ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,003 mi
Last recorded123,003 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 SXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 123,003 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,722 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 106,722 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,265 miles

Damage to windscreen within limits

Difficulty assessing condition of brake pipes due to being coated with grease

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroding

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside rear inner reflector deteriorated

Rear wiper deteriorated

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rear sub-frame mounting bushes

Under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,265 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Damage to windscreen within limits

Difficulty assessing condition of brake pipes due to being coated with grease

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroding

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside rear inner reflector deteriorated

Rear wiper deteriorated

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rear sub-frame mounting bushes

Under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 May 2016 101,341 miles

difficulty is assessing brake pipes due to coating in grease

door mirror body's are slightly loose

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

parking brake has only just met the requirement, may require further investigation

plastic underbody covers fitted obscuring various test items

rear tyres are on about 2.5 - 3mm

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to windscreen within limits

slight oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 101,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

difficulty is assessing brake pipes due to coating in grease

door mirror body's are slightly loose

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

parking brake has only just met the requirement, may require further investigation

plastic underbody covers fitted obscuring various test items

rear tyres are on about 2.5 - 3mm

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to windscreen within limits

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,881 miles

Brake pipe to nearside front corroding

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside front anti-roll bar link upper ball joint dust boot deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2015 97,881 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe to nearside front corroding

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside front anti-roll bar link upper ball joint dust boot deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,913 miles

chip in windscreen, not within a swept area

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

play in rear sub-frame mounting bushes

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 5 Jun 2013 88,913 miles

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

chip in windscreen, not within a swept area

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

play in rear diff mounting area

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes discs worn

offside front tyre sidewall cut

wing mirrors slightly insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes discs worn

offside front tyre sidewall cut

wing mirrors slightly insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,353 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,352 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,448 miles

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

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 SXZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

RA03 SXZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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