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RL03 VSY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,160 mi
Last recorded114,160 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 114,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Aug 2025 103,837 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,646 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 102,645 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 99,695 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 93,981 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,051 miles

Nearside Front 285/45/19 tyre starting to perish / crack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,857 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,442 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,886 miles

offside obligatory mirror poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside obligatory mirror poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,427 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing around inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing around inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,211 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,396 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,677 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 27,688 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 VSY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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