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RE53 MXX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022

Engine Management Light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 135,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine Management Light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 131,779 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 131,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 104,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

broken arm on headlight high adjuster to o/s/f lower arm

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,403 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 79,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,038 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 58,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,982 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 47,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,910 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 33,910 miles

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

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 MXX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

RE53 MXX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is RE53 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 MXX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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