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RJ53 NKC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,080 mi
Last recorded171,080 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 171,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 154,355 miles

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

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

rear diff oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 143,307 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 133,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,909 miles

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,580 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 117,569 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 88,722 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 88,722 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,119 miles

Rear 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 Oct 2006 44,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,213 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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RJ53 NKC 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 75%.

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 RJ53 NKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ53 NKC registered?

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

Is RJ53 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 NKC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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