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RN52 FSE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,797 mi
Last recorded135,797 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 135,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 124,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,701 miles

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

kerbing damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,197 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,746 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,133 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to both front tyre side walls

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

handbrake reading very low on both sides

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake reading very low on both sides

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,450 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 14,759 miles

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,759 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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RN52 FSE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN52 FSE, 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 RN52 FSE registered?

RN52 FSE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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