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RJ53 WXH

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,123 mi
Last recorded168,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 168,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 168,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 165,416 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 165,312 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 162,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

cv joints noisy on lock

Pass 29 Mar 2022 158,599 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

noise from front cv joints on lock

Fail 29 Mar 2022 158,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

noise from front cv joints on lock

Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 146,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,639 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front disc crodded

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 121,575 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front disc crodded

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 118,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 118,645 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 117,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,048 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,536 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 95,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,901 miles

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 Front 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 10 Sep 2008 68,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s and n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,790 miles

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

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

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 WXH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WXH, 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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What year was RJ53 WXH registered?

RJ53 WXH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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