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RF03 BVR

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 BVR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,133 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 137,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on outer edge + wearing low on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2020 137,099 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 131,227 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F/ AND O/S/R CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 131,227 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached REFIXED (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F/ AND O/S/R CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 81,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 77,355 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 73,476 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 64,964 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 64,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,243 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 43,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,244 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres wall slight tear

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RF03 BVR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RF03 BVR, 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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RF03 BVR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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