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RO03 EOG

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 EOG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 143,432 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 137,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 132,379 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly damage/discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded within 30cm of anti roll bar mount but does not feel to be significantly weakened in strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at top off screen near mirror damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 132,347 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps cloudy image compromised (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple suspension control arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror slightly defective but still provides view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded within 30cm of anti roll bar mount but does not feel to be significantly reduced in strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage at top of screen near rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 130,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 127,162 miles

Engine top,under and sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 124,516 miles

Engine,under and sill covers fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased and corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 124,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine,under and sill covers fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased and corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,682 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,012 miles

all four tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill/side steps fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,881 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis covers fitted

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

top engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 70,069 miles

uneven wear all four tyres

various undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,554 miles

various under floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,547 miles

engine undertray & transmission tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,401 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

floor covers fitted to off side and near side under vehicle.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,798 miles

engine undertray fitted

near side front tyre close to limit

sill over covers fitted

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 EOG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RO03 EOG, 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 EOG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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