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RL03 NFE

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

62,812 mi
Last recorded62,812 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 NFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 62,812 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 62,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 55,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,364 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 53,364 miles

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,480 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 46,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,244 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 43,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,729 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,883 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,168 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 38,168 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,729 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,733 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 33,733 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

To O/S and centre rear seat

Fail 25 Sep 2010 33,726 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre side wall begining to perish

n/s/r tyre has cut to side wall close to cords

o/s/r tyre side wall begining to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,858 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,858 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre has side wall cuts

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,678 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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RL03 NFE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 RL03 NFE, 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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RL03 NFE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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