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RO03 PKF

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 PKF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,528 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,912 miles

Mild Corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2021 85,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Mild Corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 85,193 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2020 85,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2019 84,183 miles

Bonnet struts weak causes bonnet to randomly drop shut when open

Offside Front Door mirror cover loose

Offside Front Driveshaft gaiter cracking and may split

Offside Fuel cap sealing ring perished and should be replaced.

Fail 20 Apr 2019

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

petrol cap seal slightly perished.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,948 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017
Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,836 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall wear indicating the tyre has been runflat

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,977 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2011
Fail 14 May 2011

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

Pass 12 May 2010 68,003 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,151 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 PKF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PKF, 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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What year was RO03 PKF registered?

RO03 PKF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is RO03 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 PKF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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