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RO03 FKK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 FKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box. Emissions passed and no visible leak at time of test with leak detector spray. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly on inner wall not to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSF position lamp was inop briefly but came on and remains working at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front repeater bulb briefly inop but remains working and fully functional during test and after test.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reg plate bulb briefly inop but came on and remained working during time of test.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears slight corrosion but not bulged or changed shape. (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp dim on ns but not testable on this age of vehicle.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 95,835 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box. Emissions passed and no visible leak at time of test with leak detector spray. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly on inner wall not to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSF position lamp was inop briefly but came on and remains working at time of test.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reg plate bulb briefly inop but came on and remained working during time of test.

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears slight corrosion but not bulged or changed shape. (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp dim on ns but not testable on this age of vehicle.

screen wash leak when operated.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 90,436 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 90,419 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres wearing more on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres wearing more on inner edge.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 85,912 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement possibly caused by the osr level sensor being broken? (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 83,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2016 83,508 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides size 275 40 20 (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 74,779 miles

sills covered

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 71,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,690 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 62,690 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,189 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 54,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,797 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 49,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,881 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 28,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn close to tread indicator

rear brake pads low

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 FKK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FKK, 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 FKK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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