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RX03 AWJ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,984 mi
Last recorded196,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 AWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 196,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 196,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 185,009 miles

Manufacturers under trays covering components not able to do full inspection of brake pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 185,002 miles

Offside 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

Manufacturers under trays covering components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 179,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 179,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 178,578 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 178,521 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 175,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 154,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 128,895 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 118,086 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 118,084 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,823 miles

full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

Pass 31 Jan 2011 99,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,904 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,604 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 54,641 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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RX03 AWJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX03 AWJ, 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 RX03 AWJ registered?

RX03 AWJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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