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RK03 ZKW

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

162,210 mi
Last recorded162,210 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 ZKW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 162,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 162,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 161,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 157,124 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,851 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,761 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 1 May 2020 142,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 142,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air suspension unit perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air suspension unit perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 130,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air suspension unit perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air suspension unit perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,044 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 113,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,404 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to seat configuration

Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,403 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked due to seat configuration

Pass 19 May 2016 81,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake requirements on just met, it would appear it needs adjustment

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,019 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 68,942 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,879 miles

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)

sticker in windscreen encroaching area of zone "b"

Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,124 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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RK03 ZKW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RK03 ZKW, 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 RK03 ZKW registered?

RK03 ZKW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RK03 ZKW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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