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RJ03 RRZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

183,311 mi
Last recorded183,311 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 183,311 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 183,311 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 181,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 172,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 167,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 158,557 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 151,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 147,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 145,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 143,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 141,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 137,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front both sides track control arm inner rubber bushes worn (large ones )

Fail 24 Jul 2015 137,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

front both sides track control arm inner rubber bushes worn (large ones )

Pass 15 Aug 2014 130,325 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 130,319 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 121,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,662 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 85,429 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 73,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges size is 285/45/19/107w

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,603 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 59,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,014 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 RRZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RRZ, 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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What year was RJ03 RRZ registered?

RJ03 RRZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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