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YE03 RGC

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,578 mi
Last recorded199,578 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 RGC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 199,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 199,375 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing bolt missing of each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 193,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2018 191,147 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 167,056 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 167,056 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,237 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 152,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 152,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes greased

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear inner wall has cuts but not deep enough to reach cords, outer wall damaged and low tyre pressure *Recommend replacement*

Under trays and sill covers fitted

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroded *Recommend replacement soon*

Pass 10 Dec 2015 148,985 miles

Nearside Rear trye as outer wall damage

Offside Front tyre as outer wall damage

Offside Rear trye as outer wall damage

Fail 10 Dec 2015 148,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear trye as outer wall damage

Offside Front tyre as outer wall damage

Offside Rear trye as outer wall damage

Pass 22 Dec 2014 140,448 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

parking brake %17 close pass on effort

Fail 15 Dec 2014 104,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 131,315 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 131,249 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,702 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 118,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,057 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 107,769 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside rear side light 50% only working

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 94,409 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,274 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 83,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,142 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,141 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,129 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 47,129 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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YE03 RGC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YE03 RGC, 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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YE03 RGC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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