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RV53 CLJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 CLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 137,950 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 137,949 miles

Brake performance not tested due to flexi hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,679 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 123,683 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,257 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake hoses slightly perishing

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

both rear upper control arms have play in ball joints

nearside rear tyre inner edge unevenly worn

offside front outer cv boot deteriorating

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,822 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 109,479 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,369 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,113 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 100,254 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,696 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear sub frame bushes have slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,871 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,466 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 74,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,631 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,295 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaitors starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,311 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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RV53 CLJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV53 CLJ, 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 RV53 CLJ registered?

RV53 CLJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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