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RF53 CTO

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,657 mi
Last recorded186,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 CTO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2022 186,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 179,179 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 173,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 167,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 160,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 154,593 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 148,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 142,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 139,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 132,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 122,403 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2011 109,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,787 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 22 Sep 2009 83,647 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2008 66,478 miles

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

passenger door mirror insecure!

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,836 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 21 Sep 2006 36,452 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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RF53 CTO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

RF53 CTO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 CTO safe to buy?

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