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RA03 UAR

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 UAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 144,775 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 144,775 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,092 miles

'Click' when turning steering

Belt noisy

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 132,088 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 122,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,754 miles

Front lower arm bush split

slight play in NSF arm

slight play in o/s/r arm

Fail 24 Oct 2013 104,730 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front lower arm bush split

slight play in NSF arm

slight play in o/s/r arm

Pass 7 Nov 2012 100,527 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 100,526 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,584 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 93,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2010 84,763 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 84,763 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 76,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2008 67,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2007 56,043 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 56,022 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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 UAR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UAR, 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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RA03 UAR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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