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RG03 EEJ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,898 mi
Last recorded157,898 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 157,898 miles

Near side front cv gaiter deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 157,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 157,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 156,941 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 156,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 153,603 miles

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 11 Apr 2017 144,680 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 144,470 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Side & under trays fitted

Light corrosion to brake pipes

Slight damage to both front tyre outer walls

Pass 31 Mar 2016 138,124 miles

Both rear indicators turning white

Pass 30 Mar 2015 129,432 miles

NS Mirror loose

Fail 30 Mar 2015 129,431 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NS Mirror loose

Pass 31 Mar 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

slight play in both rear sub frame front bushs

Fail 29 Mar 2014

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

slight play in both rear sub frame front bushs

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,057 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 111,057 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front and rear suspension joints

Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,611 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,416 miles

O/S REAR TYRE 3MM

Fail 19 Mar 2008 60,416 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE 3MM

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,661 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES BALD IN PLACES ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (ADVISE REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P)

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 EEJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RG03 EEJ, 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 EEJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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