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RL03 UYC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,859 mi
Last recorded158,859 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 158,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 156,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 153,848 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 151,230 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 143,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,531 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 125,862 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 99,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,114 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 80,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,295 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 67,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,760 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 UYC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL03 UYC registered?

RL03 UYC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RL03 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 UYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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