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RF52 VAY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,446 mi
Last recorded158,446 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 VAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 158,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 158,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024
Pass 2 Feb 2023 151,372 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 151,372 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 148,439 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020
Pass 15 Apr 2019 127,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 112,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 105,925 miles

rear hand brake low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,577 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 95,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,433 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 89,433 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,190 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 85,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,760 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,401 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 70,401 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,548 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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RF52 VAY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RF52 VAY, 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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What year was RF52 VAY registered?

RF52 VAY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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