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RY03 SWJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

209,581 mi
Last recorded209,581 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 209,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 202,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 200,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2020 196,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 189,484 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 189,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 179,694 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 179,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 173,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 173,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 168,466 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 158,314 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 150,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 143,597 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 143,597 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 137,344 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 137,344 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 125,042 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 112,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,528 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slight wear

Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 SWJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 RY03 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

RY03 SWJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 SWJ 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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