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RCA 272Y

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,019 mi
Last recorded104,019 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 272Y
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 104,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 104,013 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,512 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 98,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake just meets the required performance and requires attention or adjustment.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,731 miles

Corrosion to suspension and body components.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to suspension and body components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,178 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,174 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,215 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 67,461 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror patchy.

Fail 12 May 2015 67,458 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror patchy.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,304 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,185 miles

Front brakes feel a bit grabbing.

Front discs quite corroded and pitted inner face.

Front pads nearing sensor

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,776 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 55,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,613 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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RCA 272Y is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 RCA 272Y, 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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RCA 272Y is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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