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RL03 VWC

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,596 mi
Last recorded111,596 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,596 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 111,596 miles

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Mar 2025 111,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both front (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail burst at test (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 111,562 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front foremost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1/5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35x22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35x22 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion build up underside and on suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 104,152 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,282 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 97,451 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 93,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,607 miles

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 13 Aug 2018 84,607 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber slightly deterioated

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,638 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 82,638 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,399 miles

offside rear brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,848 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 62,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2010 59,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,208 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 53,208 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,687 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges †(n/s, 2-4mm, o/s, 3-4mm)

spare tyre defective

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 VWC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VWC, 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 VWC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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