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MJ53 RVY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,017 mi
Last recorded79,017 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 RVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,710 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,710 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,775 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 54,770 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,900 miles

offside rear tyre valve damaged but not leaking.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,298 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,078 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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MJ53 RVY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MJ53 RVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ53 RVY registered?

MJ53 RVY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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