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RG53 FUD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,942 mi
Last recorded129,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,942 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 129,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,391 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 102,169 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall and tread worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall and tread worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,224 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 69,715 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,715 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,804 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,962 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,438 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 55,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,893 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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RG53 FUD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FUD, 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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RG53 FUD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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