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RV53 ABK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ABK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,589 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,954 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,210 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,194 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,902 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,774 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,562 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV53 ABK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RV53 ABK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 ABK registered?

RV53 ABK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RV53 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 ABK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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