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RCZ 1932

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,640 mi
Last recorded133,640 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 1932
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 133,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 133,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Heat shield

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 131,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,677 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommended replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 134,676 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommended replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 116,360 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 115,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s+o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s+o/s outer (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2017

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

front tyres worn on inner edges. corrosion in rear underbody /subframe etc. unable to see all brake pipes,possible corrosion

handbrake only just meets requirement

Fail 19 May 2017

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges. corrosion in rear underbody /subframe etc. unable to see all brake pipes,possible corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016
Pass 14 May 2015 103,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 103,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2014 106,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside has some heavy surface corrosion

Fail 15 May 2014 105,998 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside has some heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 102,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear in rear suspension bushes. some rust in brake pipes.

Fail 13 May 2013 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear in rear suspension bushes. some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 16 May 2012
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

near side front tyre has a cut on side wall

Fail 21 Oct 2010 78,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

near side front tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,711 miles

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

Brake pipes have been cleaned and appear fine what i can see.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,704 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 74,351 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 66,857 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 60,227 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,961 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,962 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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RCZ 1932 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RCZ 1932, 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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RCZ 1932 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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