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RK53 AVB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,379 mi
Last recorded124,379 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 AVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 124,379 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 124,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,268 miles

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 22 Jun 2017 118,120 miles

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

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 8 Jul 2016 109,897 miles

Front number plate damage but can still read it ok

Nearside Front bumper slightly insure

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,043 miles

both front wiper blades split

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2015 103,043 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,382 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 83,733 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)

all rear subframe bush's have slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2012 83,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

all rear subframe bush's have slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper split

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,735 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper split

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,849 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n.s.r and o.s.r tyres have slight cracking to tread

o.s.f steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,531 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o.s.f and n.s.f steering arms have slight play.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 50,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 50,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,713 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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RK53 AVB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK53 AVB, 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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RK53 AVB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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