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RJ52 CTV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,104 mi
Last recorded144,104 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 CTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 144,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

aftermarket LED fitted to vehicle

all suspension components corroded

covers and shields

rear seat belts not checked, customer has stuff on the seats

Fail 14 Aug 2019 144,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

aftermarket LED fitted to vehicle

all suspension components corroded

covers and shields

rear seat belts not checked, customer has stuff on the seats

Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 135,216 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole splits and grease seepages (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 128,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,238 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 118,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,178 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on edge.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 94,328 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,973 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 82,973 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 82,885 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,960 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

dampness around power steering hose

rattle from under vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2010 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

dampness around power steering hose

rattle from under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,380 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 68,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,149 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,564 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack and perish

front inner brake pads wearing low

small stone chip to nearside top of screen

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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RJ52 CTV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ52 CTV, 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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RJ52 CTV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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