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RK53 WXE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

152,225 mi
Last recorded152,225 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 152,225 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 152,225 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 137,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 136,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 124,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 110,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park Brake Effort Only Just Met

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corrode, also have slight play in bush but not excessive

Rear Discs worn, pitted, but not seriously weakened

Under trays fitted covering items for inspection

rear Shockers corroded worn

Fail 4 Jun 2019 106,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow, bush has excessive play on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension arm corrode, also have slight play in bush but not excessive

Rear Discs worn, pitted, but not seriously weakened

Under trays fitted covering items for inspection

rear Shockers corroded worn

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,128 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,343 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,614 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,667 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,132 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,843 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

signs of fluid on undertray (possibly brake fluid)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of fluid on undertray (possibly brake fluid)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,392 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,392 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

engine oil leak , screw in o/s/f tyre tread , both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,532 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,641 miles

parking brake lever close to reaching no reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,310 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,310 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,100 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 WXE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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