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RV53 KLX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,931 mi
Last recorded99,931 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,770 miles

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES DETERIORATING AND SPLITTING

brake pipes corroding strong recommend

front suspension tca arms bushes split aND MOVEMENT

offside front anti roll link slight play

oil leak

parking brake only just past on performance advise brake check

play in both track rod ends

power steering pipes slightly wet but unable to see source

Fail 30 Nov 2019 92,770 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES CLEANED LENSES (4.1.2 (c))

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES DETERIORATING AND SPLITTING

brake pipes corroding strong recommend

front suspension tca arms bushes split aND MOVEMENT

offside front anti roll link slight play

oil leak

parking brake only just past on performance advise brake check

play in both track rod ends

power steering pipes slightly wet but unable to see source

Pass 14 Feb 2019 85,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock oberbers are corroded both sides.

Fail 14 Feb 2019 85,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock oberbers are corroded both sides.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 186,212 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 176,521 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 176,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 170,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 162,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 161,924 miles

emmission test done but no reading achieved.

Pass 13 Mar 2012

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 112,058 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,428 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 52,428 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,841 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 KLX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

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

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