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RV53 HXR

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,103 mi
Last recorded129,103 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 HXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 129,103 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 105,311 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 75,024 miles

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front number plate cracked

front outer driveshaft boots light perishing

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2012 65,734 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

front number plate small crack

nearside front wiprer blade rubber starting to split/ wear

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 19 May 2011 56,594 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear number plare starting to discolour

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,530 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing low

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease- no split/ hole

Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,499 miles

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

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

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing low

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease- no split/ hole

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,174 miles

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,044 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit- 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,689 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 HXR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

RV53 HXR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is RV53 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 HXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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