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RJ53 YSB

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,334 mi
Last recorded166,334 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YSB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 166,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak major ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 150,596 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads on 3mm

Pass 16 Dec 2015 137,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,944 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 119,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,734 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 102,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 88,895 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,145 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 75,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,595 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,594 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 3mm.[Michelin 4X4 Diamaris 255/50 X R19V]

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 4mm.[Michelin 4X4 Diamaris 255/50 X R19V]

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 3.5mm.[Michelin 4X4 Diamaris 285/45 X R19V]

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,824 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 49,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,913 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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 YSB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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