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RJ53 RMO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,263 mi
Last recorded101,263 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

power steering heavy but still working

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 26 Sep 2016

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

noise coming from o/s/r

power steering heavy but still working

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,275 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 69,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 63,562 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,390 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 57,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,938 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,193 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 41,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,450 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,450 miles

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

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 RMO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RMO, 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 RMO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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