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RV53 WCN

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,500 mi
Last recorded133,500 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 WCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 133,500 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 133,608 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 129,134 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,903 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top bottom engine covers and sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2016 102,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top bottom engine covers and sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,764 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,839 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,904 miles

covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,049 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,192 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 WCN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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