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RB03 CRB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,694 mi
Last recorded164,694 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB03 CRB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 164,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 150,214 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,247 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 138,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage as seen through offside wheel (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush larger front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses along upper reaction arm STRONG ADVISORY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush larger front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between two flexi hoses along upper reaction arm STRONGLY ADVISE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 125,523 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,617 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,948 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 99,265 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,679 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,957 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,152 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 63,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 54,901 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,297 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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.B.7)

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

check parking brake system, long travel on lever and squeal from nearside

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,961 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2007 41,961 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,653 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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RB03 CRB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RB03 CRB, 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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RB03 CRB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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