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RG03 FAJ

2003 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,439 mi
Last recorded241,439 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 FAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 241,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 222,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 222,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 FAJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 FAJ, 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

How do I check the history of RG03 FAJ?

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What year was RG03 FAJ registered?

RG03 FAJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RG03 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 FAJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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