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RK53 PWV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,053 mi
Last recorded129,053 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 PWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 129,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2025 127,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre stainless steel section, weld leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 124,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 123,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2022 123,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2021 123,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror glass poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection to vehicle underside

Fail 7 Dec 2020 122,358 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror glass poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection to vehicle underside

Pass 30 Nov 2019 121,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

brake pedal soft

Pass 17 Nov 2018 119,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing in inner edge

slight oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,471 miles

Oil leak from engine area

rear tyres worn badly on edges of tread

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 110,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,793 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 104,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,944 miles

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

nsr tyre valve corroding away..slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,913 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,887 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 28,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 PWV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

RK53 PWV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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