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RJ53 DTV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,032 mi
Last recorded110,032 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 DTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres airing to wear on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2020 110,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres airing to wear on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,105 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

minor oil leak engine bay

Fail 3 Jan 2019 102,105 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

minor oil leak engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,313 miles

Handbrake only just met required standards.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 91,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake only just met required standards.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay oil leak/damp on under tray

near side rear side wall tyre cracking up

rear exhaust heat shield fouling exhaust system

Fail 29 Dec 2016 87,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay oil leak/damp on under tray

near side rear side wall tyre cracking up

rear exhaust heat shield fouling exhaust system

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi pipe surface rust (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front cv boot slight film of grease on boot

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2014 73,822 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 66,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,754 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure under rear of propshaft

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2012 57,635 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure under rear of propshaft

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 52,278 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 14 Dec 2010 47,762 miles

damage to n/s of vehile,"plestic under tray"and "chassis"

Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

damage to n/s of vehile,"plestic under tray"and "chassis"

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,368 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,982 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,982 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,165 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,165 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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RJ53 DTV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RJ53 DTV, 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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RJ53 DTV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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