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RV53 YFX

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 125,350 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 125,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 124,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 119,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2018
Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,818 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel high

handbrake performance poor

nearside/offside front inner brake pads low,nearside/offside rear brake pads low

vehicle undercovers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 108,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake lever travel high

handbrake performance poor

nearside/offside front inner brake pads low

nearside/offside rear tyre inner shoulders worn to zero

vehicle undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,239 miles

Offside Front subframe slight corrosion

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside/offside front (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaking

nearside/offside front brake discs worn

parking brake performance poor

undercovers fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front subframe slight corrosion

engine oil leaking

parking brake performance poor

undercovers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,516 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,069 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have excessive wear on the inside edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,561 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,911 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Noises from o/s rear wheel on rotation

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,911 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Noises from o/s rear wheel on rotation

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,496 miles

Advance wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2012 73,652 miles

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

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

Advance wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,027 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 57,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,681 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges n/s/front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,647 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,164 miles

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

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 YFX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

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

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