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YE03 RSH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,554 mi
Last recorded193,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 RSH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 193,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 188,825 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

HANDBRAKE JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 186,379 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 182,375 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 172,750 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff minor fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear anti roll bar d bushes minor play

Central Rear rear suspension arm bushes minor perish

Pass 18 Apr 2018 168,323 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 168,323 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 162,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 154,715 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 154,715 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 145,876 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 145,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 138,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 126,851 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2012 120,678 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 120,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 117,695 miles

handbrake efficeincy just in spec

Fail 17 Feb 2011 117,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake efficeincy just in spec

Fail 4 Mar 2010 106,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 106,236 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 87,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both mirror back casings loose

nearside of vehicle scratched and damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2008 86,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,645 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 69,297 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,494 miles

nearside door mirror back casing missing

Pass 1 Jul 2006 49,296 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 RSH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RSH, 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 RSH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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