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RY03 GVG

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,642 mi
Last recorded97,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 GVG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,907 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,247 miles

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

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,329 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,600 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 58,528 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,602 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 46,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn edges.

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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RY03 GVG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY03 GVG, 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 RY03 GVG registered?

RY03 GVG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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