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RL52 VUM

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,153 mi
Last recorded142,153 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,153 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 133,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 121,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,579 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,997 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 72,996 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,355 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,198 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,934 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,976 miles

advise hand brake only just passed

Pass 29 Jun 2005 17,652 miles

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

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 VUM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VUM, 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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What year was RL52 VUM registered?

RL52 VUM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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