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RV53 KHH

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

169,805 mi
Last recorded169,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 169,805 miles

Brake performance not tested see fail door (1.2.1 (g))

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected o/s front affected by side lights (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed in and out (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty not checked with engine off.runnung issue (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre in bad state (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp patterns very weak

leak possibly pas

rear belts not checked .used like a van

rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2017 160,854 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

chips on screen

headlamp poor images.

power steering noisey requires attention

unable to inspect rear belts car used as van..

Fail 8 Jun 2017 160,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

chips on screen

headlamp poor images.

power steering noisey requires attention

unable to inspect rear belts car used as van..

Pass 15 Jun 2016 152,338 miles

viscous fan worn

Fail 10 Jun 2016 152,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

viscous fan worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,234 miles

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

nearside and offside raer tyres as crack dut can't see cords

oil or fuel leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2015 132,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside raer tyres as crack dut can't see cords

oil or fuel leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2014 114,071 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 109,411 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 109,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,633 miles

n/s/f drop link has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

Pass 7 Aug 2010 82,775 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 7 Aug 2010 82,772 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 May 2009 66,756 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 66,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,270 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,270 miles

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

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 KHH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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