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RV53 HRX

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,896 mi
Last recorded162,896 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 HRX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 162,896 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 156,212 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 148,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 142,204 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure (repaired)

undersheilds fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 142,122 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat sheild insecure (repaired)

undersheilds fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,458 miles

High tone not working

Nearside Front Deep cut in tyre tread

Nearside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Deep cut in tyre tread

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Deep cut in tyre tread

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded & worn

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe & both front

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 4 Dec 2013 86,373 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded & worn

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe & both front

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,449 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,334 miles

all brake pipes are covered

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,369 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,369 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,892 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,892 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 HRX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

RV53 HRX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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