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RJ03 OBT

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,784 mi
Last recorded175,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OBT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 175,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 172,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 171,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 168,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 161,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 161,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 154,448 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 154,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,239 miles

Centre Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from diff

Fail 3 Feb 2016 142,239 miles

Centre Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak from diff

Fail 29 Jan 2016 142,084 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014
Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,147 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 120,147 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,317 miles

Minor engine oil leak + rear diff has minor oil leak

N/S Wing mirror slightly loose

N/S/F Wiper blade poor condition

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 105,676 miles

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

Minor engine oil leak + rear diff has minor oil leak

N/S Wing mirror slightly loose

N/S/F Wiper blade poor condition

Nails in both rear tyres

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,527 miles

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

grease emitting from o/s/f cv gaitor inner clip

oil leak

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

slight oil leak from rear diff seals

Fail 25 Oct 2011 94,527 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

grease emitting from o/s/f cv gaitor inner clip

oil leak

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

slight oil leak from rear diff seals

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,196 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,608 miles

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 OBT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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