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RN53 LCT

2003 BMW X5

Green Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,351 mi
Last recorded167,351 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LCT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 167,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 151,392 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2019 150,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush guide arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel cap has slight cracking to seal

Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,778 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,770 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,600 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON WEAR BAR INDICATORS

Fail 28 Jan 2016 97,600 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON WEAR BAR INDICATORS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,441 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 92,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,836 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,819 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,083 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

vehicle has long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,315 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2007 33,846 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,510 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 27,483 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,973 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 26,972 miles

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

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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RN53 LCT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RN53 LCT, 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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RN53 LCT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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