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RA53 NXM

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,416 mi
Last recorded173,416 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 NXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 173,416 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 173,416 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 158,670 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,241 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 142,241 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,155 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 104,155 miles

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

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)

nearside rear exhaust sheild hanging down

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Pass 18 May 2012 82,124 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 80,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside door mirror has movement in the fix posiion

Offside rear brake reading low

Fail 27 May 2011 80,073 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside door mirror has movement in the fix posiion

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

Offside rear brake reading low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

parking brake performance in need of attention

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,907 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 73,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

Pass 13 May 2008 54,758 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 54,685 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 36,854 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 NXM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RA53 NXM, 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 NXM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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