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RL03 VVM

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,339 mi
Last recorded150,339 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VVM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 150,339 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 150,339 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 147,575 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 147,516 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 145,407 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2018 138,753 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2018 138,753 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016
Fail 16 Jan 2016

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,297 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2014

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 97,790 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 97,790 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 80,318 miles

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

speedo mill increacket

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,781 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 76,984 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 69,414 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008

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

Pass 12 May 2007 51,396 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 51,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check rear seat belt fully child † seat fitted

unable to check steering fully due to under tray † fitted

Pass 16 May 2006 48,217 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 VVM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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