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RJ03 HCV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 HCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 92,385 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. Adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,692 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2019 89,692 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,263 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 80,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 77,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,082 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 73,082 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2014 71,663 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 68,606 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 68,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 64,254 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)

corrosion to rear brake discs.

Fail 8 May 2012 64,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 13 May 2011 58,688 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 47,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 21,519 miles

nail and screw in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside rear tyre tread very close to limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

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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RJ03 HCV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ03 HCV, 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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RJ03 HCV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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