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RD03 DHZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,636 mi
Last recorded170,636 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 DHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 170,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 170,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 167,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 162,280 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020
Pass 28 Aug 2019 145,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018

Rear Hand brake sqeeling

Rear Tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2017 132,827 miles

Offside Rear hose damp on caliper

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

washers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,004 miles

Front Pads low

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres low

Fail 20 Oct 2015 122,004 miles

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

Front Pads low

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,546 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2012 98,469 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,740 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 86,163 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,500 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 41,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall scuffs

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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RD03 DHZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RD03 DHZ, 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 RD03 DHZ registered?

RD03 DHZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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