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RJ03 WKY

2003 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

269,734 mi
Last recorded269,734 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 WKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 269,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 269,734 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 262,862 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 262,862 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 258,895 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 258,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 253,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake effort low

Pass 11 Jun 2019 239,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 231,351 miles

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

rear suspension air bags deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2017 211,335 miles

Both rear suspension air bags are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs are corroded

O/s/r upper arm has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 198,540 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2015 189,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 176,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 155,951 miles

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 126,111 miles

rear brake discs worn

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 66,955 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,838 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,627 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 WKY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Beige 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 WKY, 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

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What year was RJ03 WKY registered?

RJ03 WKY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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