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RG53 DLU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DLU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-Body covered in heavy dirt

Pass 26 Nov 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021
Pass 2 Dec 2020 192,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 187,232 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 187,232 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 182,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 177,106 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 171,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 166,191 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 166,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 160,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 152,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 144,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,767 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Oct 2010 116,289 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009
Pass 6 Oct 2008 80,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,870 miles

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

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

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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RG53 DLU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RG53 DLU, 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 RG53 DLU registered?

RG53 DLU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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