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RL52 UEW

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,000 mi
Last recorded113,000 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 UEW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 113,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025
Pass 23 Aug 2024 105,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023
Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,007 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,007 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,410 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,444 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 83,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,589 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,709 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 64,709 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,974 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 55,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,190 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 UEW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL52 UEW registered?

RL52 UEW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is RL52 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 UEW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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