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RL03 UBF

2003 BMW X5

White Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,823 mi
Last recorded101,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UBF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,823 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,242 miles

front brake disc inner edge corroded

rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 25 May 2017 91,242 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc inner edge corroded

rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 17 May 2016 86,262 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 86,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2016

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,645 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,384 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tie bar bushes starting to perish

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

track bar inner ball joint slight play o/s

Fail 26 Feb 2009 68,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tie bar bushes starting to perish

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

track bar inner ball joint slight play o/s

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,766 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 56,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,292 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 UBF is a 2003 BMW X5 in White with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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