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RL03 TWE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,617 mi
Last recorded141,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 TWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 141,617 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 141,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 138,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 130,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,391 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,391 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,740 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 93,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 85,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 85,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 255.50.19 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 285.45.19 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 80,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2014 76,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 76,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs rusty and worn

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs rusty and worn

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel trigger point not met

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,441 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 59,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Front Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Offside Rear Lower Sidelight Not Working

Side Undertrays Fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,735 miles

front brake discs wearing low

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,724 miles

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

front brake discs wearing low

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,945 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,219 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 TWE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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