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RE03 GJV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 GJV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,166 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 126,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn points up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,442 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 121,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,645 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 115,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,155 miles

engine warning lamp lit

rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,802 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 109,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,833 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,833 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,197 miles

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

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

air suspension has a fault

engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2013 103,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

air suspension has a fault

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,729 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 98,674 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,786 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outside edge, both rear tyres worn on inside edge, all tyres have raised side sipes

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,033 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 62,613 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,290 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 42,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,146 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 GJV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RE03 GJV, 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 GJV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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