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RN52 WUJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 WUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 137,413 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 137,413 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 133,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 197,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 117,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,851 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,887 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 75,302 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,451 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 72,432 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear discs slightly rusty

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 68,803 miles

front discs slight ring of corrosion

rear tyre inneredges

Pass 4 Aug 2012 65,503 miles

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

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)

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

chips to screen

front brake discs pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2012 65,413 miles

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

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

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)

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

chips to screen

front brake discs pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,992 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm 255/50/19V

Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,992 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

offside front tyre on 3mm 255/50/19V

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,456 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,841 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 26,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,490 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 WUJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN52 WUJ, 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 RN52 WUJ registered?

RN52 WUJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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