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RE53 MXB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,900 mi
Last recorded114,900 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019
Fail 4 Jan 2019

Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,968 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,968 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 109,923 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,341 miles

Both front CV gators leaking slightly!

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,564 miles

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

Slight free play detected in the nearside rear drive shaft!

Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,680 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,929 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 67,929 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,278 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,242 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 MXB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MXB, 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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What year was RE53 MXB registered?

RE53 MXB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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