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RE53 ETD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,812 mi
Last recorded131,812 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ETD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 131,812 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 131,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,365 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 118,365 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,399 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 114,399 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2015 112,585 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2015 112,564 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,015 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 109,015 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear suspesion inactive

Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,499 miles

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Damage

Fail 19 Dec 2013 105,499 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Damage

Pass 28 Dec 2012 101,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 95,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 95,545 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,490 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 92,490 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,028 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 ETD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RE53 ETD, 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 ETD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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