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RE03 DKD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,319 mi
Last recorded170,319 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 DKD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 170,319 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 170,319 miles

Emissions not tested engine water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened rear arm bolt hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 161,469 miles

Both front upper TCA bushes worn with slight movement

Front Suspension Level sensor bracket broken but sensor secure

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/s parking brake slow to release

O/s/r upper tie bar ball joint has slight play

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 161,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front upper TCA bushes worn with slight movement

Front Suspension Level sensor bracket broken but sensor secure

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/s parking brake slow to release

O/s/r upper tie bar ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 155,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 155,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,713 miles

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

N/s parking brake releasing slowly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 148,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forewardmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

N/s parking brake releasing slowly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2016 136,463 miles

Engine cover/Under tray fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2016 136,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine cover/Under tray fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 102,476 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2011 88,381 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,471 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 80,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 66,310 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,831 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,769 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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RE03 DKD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE03 DKD, 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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RE03 DKD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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