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RL03 VOM

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,000 mi
Last recorded150,000 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 150,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2013 150,000 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 139,873 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 119,157 miles

ALL 4 Rear subframe mounting bushes have play

All 4 Tyres slightly perished in tread area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,157 miles

ALL 4 Rear subframe mounting bushes have play

All 4 Tyres slightly perished in tread area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear 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.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,116 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,762 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 54,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,190 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 40,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre is worn to about 2mm

Pass 11 May 2006 35,063 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 VOM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOM, 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 VOM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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