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RK03 ZSZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 ZSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020
Fail 13 Jun 2020

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019
Fail 28 May 2019

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,944 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016

Coolant leak detected at rear of engine

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,855 miles

Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has nail in it

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,838 miles

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

Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,518 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake disc's have rust lips

Fail 17 Dec 2014 73,516 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake disc's have rust lips

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 68,276 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,816 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,854 miles

nearside side repeater faded

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

both rear indicators faded

fuel cap sealing washer in poor condition

offside mirror housing damaged, mirror slightly loose

Fail 16 Dec 2011 54,854 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear indicators faded

fuel cap sealing washer in poor condition

nearside side repeater faded

offside mirror housing damaged, mirror slightly loose

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,152 miles

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn bald on edges

rear indicators and nearside side repeater faded

rear washers inoperative

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,411 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,364 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,364 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,039 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 16,363 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,363 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 ZSZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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