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RL03 CUV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,453 mi
Last recorded151,453 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 CUV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 151,453 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 150,185 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 146,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,434 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 140,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 131,143 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 125,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 119,235 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 113,231 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 105,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 101,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 92,400 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 92,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 81,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 69,737 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 69,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 59,800 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 48,946 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 48,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 39,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,397 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

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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RL03 CUV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RL03 CUV, 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 RL03 CUV registered?

RL03 CUV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RL03 CUV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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