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RO03 FKX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,517 mi
Last recorded190,517 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 190,517 miles

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

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in inner steering joints Oil leak Undertray covering components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 190,517 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in inner steering joints Oil leak Undertray covering components

Rear registration plate dirty covered in mud (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 175,146 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 175,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 151,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 141,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 142,051 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 134,405 miles

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

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 24 Mar 2012 134,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2011 125,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,571 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,148 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 107,140 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

All 4 tyre treads low,(2-3 mm)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,555 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 77,507 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,643 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 FKX 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 64.7%.

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 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 FKX, 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 FKX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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