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RL52 YFG

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 YFG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026
Pass 13 May 2025 95,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 91,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 86,305 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 81,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 75,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 73,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting worn (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

digital odometer unreadable

parking brake effort requirements only just met -17%- it appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Apr 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted lamp, no further fault found (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting worn (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

digital odometer unreadable

parking brake effort requirements only just met -17%- it appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,208 miles

Both front lower front arms have slight play at bushes

Both rear tyres feathering, cuts in tread and cracking

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs re corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 58,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush All 4 (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Both front lower front arms have slight play at bushes

Both rear tyres feathering, cuts in tread and cracking

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs re corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,545 miles

Front WIPER BLADES WORN

Nearside Front OUTER SIDE WALL CUT & SPLITTING DUE TO AGE (2005)

Offside Front 2002 TYRE , SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

TOPPED UP ENGINE OIL IN ORDER TO PERFORM EMMISION TESTING

Fail 9 Oct 2015 55,545 miles

Front WIPER BLADES WORN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front OUTER SIDE WALL CUT & SPLITTING DUE TO AGE (2005)

Offside Front 2002 TYRE , SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TOPPED UP ENGINE OIL IN ORDER TO PERFORM EMMISION TESTING

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,924 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 51,902 miles

Nearside 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 8 Jul 2013 41,104 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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,319 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 28,287 miles

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 20 Feb 2010 28,287 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 24,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both nearside tres have damage to sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

check parking brake system long travel on lever and lower effort on nearside

Fail 18 Feb 2008 21,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both nearside tres have damage to sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

check parking brake system long travel on lever and lower effort on nearside

Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,671 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 YFG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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