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RJ53 YWD

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,529 mi
Last recorded191,529 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 191,529 miles

front indicators starting to show white light

front pipe of exhaust corroded

nsf lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

osr tyrer worn on inside edge

parking brake only just met the pass criteria

rear number plate deteriorated

rear subframe bushes deterioraed

Pass 13 Jul 2017 185,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 185,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 178,648 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 178,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 171,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 171,459 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 165,619 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 165,619 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 159,588 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 159,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 142,713 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 142,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 121,627 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 110,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 110,900 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 90,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 90,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,575 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 YWD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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