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RE03 YRS

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,586 mi
Last recorded132,586 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YRS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 132,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mountin g bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 123,010 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 123,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,870 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2017 119,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2017 119,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Wall 285/45 ZR19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,603 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear and offside rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 115,589 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear and offside rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 108,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 6 May 2015 108,011 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 23 May 2014 103,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

child seat fitted near side rear

Fail 23 May 2014 103,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

child seat fitted near side rear

Pass 14 May 2013 96,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,178 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,178 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,807 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 60,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,877 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 34,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YRS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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