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RF53 CFA

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,091 mi
Last recorded131,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 CFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Park brake has low efficiency

Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,198 miles

Audible knock offside front steering/suspension

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,614 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,856 miles

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

heavily tinted front side windows

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,454 miles

front pads on limit

rear brake pads low

undertray fitted

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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RF53 CFA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF53 CFA, 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 RF53 CFA registered?

RF53 CFA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is RF53 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 CFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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