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RK03 WDM

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,890 mi
Last recorded165,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 WDM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 165,890 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 165,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 160,953 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam images

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 27 Jun 2019 160,901 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam images

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 3 Jul 2018 153,999 miles

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam images

Pass 8 Jul 2017 146,572 miles

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

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

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

crack in windscreen outside drivers view

parking brake lever ratchet slightly worn

Fail 4 Jul 2017 146,520 miles

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

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

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

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

crack in windscreen outside drivers view

parking brake lever ratchet slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 141,780 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen outside drivers view

Fail 6 Jul 2016

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

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen outside drivers view

Pass 6 Jun 2015 136,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 136,074 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,347 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

power steering fluid pipes damp

Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,562 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,787 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 88,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,595 miles

Both Rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 78,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both Rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R upper sidelight inop

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 68,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Osf seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,144 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chips in windscreen

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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RK03 WDM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RK03 WDM, 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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RK03 WDM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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