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RK53 NVH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,069 mi
Last recorded113,069 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,069 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2018 113,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,017 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded. (advise clean)

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

suspect diesel leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 96,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded. (advise clean)

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

suspect diesel leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,300 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

smell of fuel no leak found,n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,557 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,769 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,186 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 66,182 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,591 miles

nearside rear tyre has been runflat

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,885 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,884 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,600 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 NVH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NVH, 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 RK53 NVH registered?

RK53 NVH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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