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RV53 JBO

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,574 mi
Last recorded115,574 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 JBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,406 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,301 miles

EML light on.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Oct 2014 100,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,148 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 97,148 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,104 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,153 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 70,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,097 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RV53 JBO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

RV53 JBO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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