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RJ53 OWZ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,702 mi
Last recorded163,702 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 163,702 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2022 163,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 157,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019
Pass 29 Nov 2018 153,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 149,293 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 149,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 145,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 145,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,043 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 140,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 133,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011
Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,042 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 OWZ 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 80%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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