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RE53 DDJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 DDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 144,681 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 144,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unevenly worn due to disc corrosion (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 134,680 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 147,227 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 112,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 109,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,954 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 104,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 97,318 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,076 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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RE53 DDJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 RE53 DDJ, 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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RE53 DDJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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