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RA03 VFB

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VFB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,644 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,643 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

belly pan fitted

front suspension noisey

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

niose from nearside rear suspension unit

outer sills covered

Pass 27 May 2010 76,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 76,327 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,832 miles

damage to n/s wing mirror outer case

damage to n/s/r lamp unit

damage to rear bumper

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

outer sill covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to floor pans

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2009 66,832 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

damage to n/s wing mirror outer case

damage to n/s/r lamp unit

damage to rear bumper

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

outer sill covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to floor pans

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 58,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Large undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

N/S/R 1/4 Pannel damaged and bumper

N/S/R Light lens cracked

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,115 miles

Large under trays fitted along the length of the vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,198 miles

outer sills covered,underside of vehiclecovered(undertray),front pads low.

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 VFB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

RA03 VFB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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