MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend change asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend change asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit change asap (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit change asap (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
advise floor covers fitted
advise sill covers fitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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RG53 FVU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 RG53 FVU, 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 FVU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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