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RG03 AFU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,971 mi
Last recorded168,971 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 AFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 168,971 miles

Nearside Front tyre , sidewall perished

mileage digital display hard to read

Fail 10 Nov 2017 168,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Aug 2016 161,255 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 161,253 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 151,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 139,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 121,630 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 121,630 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 106,092 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 106,092 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,272 miles

Brake pad warning light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,093 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 68,862 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006

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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RG03 AFU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RG03 AFU, 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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RG03 AFU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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