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RJ53 YOX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,790 mi
Last recorded108,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YOX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 108,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

headlight level sensor broken

nearside front tyre very low on inner edge, nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2019 108,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front headlight level sensor broken

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

nearside front tyre very low on inner edge, nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers and underbody covers fritted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2018 104,077 miles

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

front tyres very low on inner edges

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 14 May 2018 104,075 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres very low on inner edges

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,912 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges, offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2017 99,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing low on inner edges, offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2016 94,035 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2016 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2015 90,483 miles

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

all four tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

rear suspension subframe bushes slightly worn

sill covers . under trays and under b ody coversa fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2014 86,141 miles

offside front & nearside front lower arm bushes

rear subframe mounts becoming poor

sill covers & underbody covers preventing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2014 86,141 miles

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

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)

rear subframe mounts becoming poor

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2014 86,141 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

rear subframe mounts becoming poor

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2013 80,309 miles

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

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

rear subframe mounts condition poor

Fail 20 May 2013 80,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear subframe mounts condition poor

Pass 28 May 2012 74,601 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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 73,303 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads difficult to see thickness

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,035 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,035 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,223 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,368 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YOX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YOX, 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 YOX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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