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EK53 RBO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Both front seatbelts slow to retract

Both rear wheels appear to have excessive negative camber

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 25 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 7 Mar 2016
Pass 3 Mar 2015 174,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 174,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 164,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 146,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 147,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 144,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 115,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,086 miles

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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EK53 RBO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK53 RBO, 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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EK53 RBO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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