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RA53 KDN

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,916 mi
Last recorded120,916 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KDN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,098 miles

rear diff bushes worn

slight misting from pas rack

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,886 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower rear arms (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2017 109,816 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to both flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to both flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside o/s/f binding severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower rear arms (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,348 miles

wipers perished

Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 93,182 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 83,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,481 miles

Full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect brake pipes & fuel lines.

Handbrake has reduced performance on nearside.

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

Sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,291 miles

cannot fully inspect underside due to full plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,630 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 58,629 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,166 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 47,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 47,107 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,673 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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,650 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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RA53 KDN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA53 KDN, 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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RA53 KDN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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