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RE03 YJG

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,894 mi
Last recorded150,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 150,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 150,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 146,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 136,719 miles

Grease on brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2012 136,537 miles

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

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

Grease on brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2011 121,441 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 106,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 106,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 86,821 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 86,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 57,472 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,650 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,643 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 YJG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE03 YJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE03 YJG registered?

RE03 YJG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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