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RL52 OUV

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OUV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026

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

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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025
Pass 18 Mar 2024 173,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 173,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 168,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 160,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 158,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 158,634 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 154,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 154,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 150,004 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

engine covers/under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 9 Mar 2018 149,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

engine covers/under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 14 Mar 2017 146,221 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre on approx 3mm

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 14 Mar 2017 146,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre on approx 3mm

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 141,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F Tyre showingage cracks and on 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 122,024 miles

advise both front tyres getting low on tread

advise front pads just legal at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2011 113,477 miles

slight play to steering column

Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,049 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,997 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 85,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,518 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,260 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,285 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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RL52 OUV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RL52 OUV, 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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RL52 OUV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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