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RN52 RZB

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,165 mi
Last recorded176,165 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 RZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 176,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light flickering

nearside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Oct 2021 171,828 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met 16%

Fail 19 Oct 2021 171,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 171,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated on dash indicating possible fault

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 163,629 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 163,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 156,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,354 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 144,023 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 135,290 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 135,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 121,826 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 121,826 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 108,677 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

N/S/R tyre cracking slightly

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,227 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,425 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 69,820 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 58,598 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,598 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 RZB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZB, 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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RN52 RZB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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