MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON BOTH SIDES ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage DAMP WITGH OIL (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON BOTH SIDES ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage DAMP WITGH OIL (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Oil leak engine ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leaks (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint damp with oil (2.3.3b)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Oil leak engine ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leaks (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint damp with oil (2.3.3b)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks
rack end play
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
steering rack damp with oil
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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RO03 FKM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FKM, 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 FKM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2003.
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