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WV03 RYM

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,366 mi
Last recorded140,366 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 RYM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 140,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 129,255 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror detoriating

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 125,937 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,434 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 112,434 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 106,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre; worn to edges

Rear Tyres; worn to insides

Pass 7 May 2015 99,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 93,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 85,754 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

suspect front pads low advice brake check

unable to read millage on dash

Fail 6 Dec 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

suspect front pads low advice brake check

unable to read millage on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2011 83,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice tracking

child seats fitted to nearside rear and center rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

offside front tyre on 2-3mm 255/50r19

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge 285/45r19

Fail 10 Nov 2010 75,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice tracking

child seats fitted to nearside rear and center rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

offside front tyre on 2-3mm 255/50r19

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge 285/45r19

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,574 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges+nsf tyre 3mm

brake fluid low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,515 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,507 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,850 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,953 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing low

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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WV03 RYM 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 80%.

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 WV03 RYM, 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 WV03 RYM registered?

WV03 RYM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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