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RO03 DNY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,006 mi
Last recorded160,006 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 DNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 160,006 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 159,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 157,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER EDGE - 285/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2020 157,502 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge - 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER EDGE - 285/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2018 150,538 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

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

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output also bulb showing a reduced light output

coolant dampness from underside of vehicle

nearside and offside mirror glasses deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2018 150,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output also bulb showing a reduced light output

coolant dampness from underside of vehicle

engine oil level low checked before emissions test carried out

nearside and offside mirror glasses deteriorated

suspension inactive warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,952 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer tread and showing outer sidewall wear

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced access bung upper missing (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2017 146,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced condensation inside light unit (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

EML Light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer tread and showing outer sidewall wear

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air suspension warning light illuminated

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler cap seal cracking

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 141,102 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler cap seal cracking

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 137,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner tread

Fail 23 Nov 2015 137,156 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner tread

Pass 22 Nov 2014 132,542 miles

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer Driveshaft Gaitor Perishing

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 22 Nov 2013 124,673 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Forward Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Condensation In Offside Headlamp Unit

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm And Wearing on Inner Edge (legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Differentail Oil Leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 124,673 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Forward Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Condensation In Offside Headlamp Unit

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm And Wearing on Inner Edge (legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Differentail Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 117,496 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn low 3mm tread

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 117,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn low 3mm tread

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 110,335 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Offside rear Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,646 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 102,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body under shield fitted.

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Front brake disc + pads worn low.

Front of bonnet damaged.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,269 miles

Airbag Warning Lamp On

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 82,997 miles

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

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

plastic covering both outer sill and all underbody panelling

Pass 28 Sep 2007 70,492 miles

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

plastic covering underbody panelling

Fail 27 Sep 2007 70,477 miles

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

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

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

plastic covering underbody panelling

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,164 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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RO03 DNY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RO03 DNY, 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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RO03 DNY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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