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RF52 YXX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YXX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,064 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted, some components not visible.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted, some components not visible.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One of two side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to the inner sidewall ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,394 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

nail in n/s/rear tyre

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,984 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,449 miles

Oil leak

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

inner front tyre walls starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,531 miles

advise to improve hand brake performance

front and rear inner brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges,..tyres just legal

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge,..tyre worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,690 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front inner brake pad worn low

Pass 9 Aug 2008 51,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,459 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,727 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 38,687 miles

near side rear tyre worn close to 2mm

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 YXX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YXX, 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 RF52 YXX registered?

RF52 YXX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is RF52 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 YXX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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