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RX53 CEA

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,931 mi
Last recorded127,931 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 127,931 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,851 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear subframe bushs deteriorated allowing frame to move

Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,803 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear subframe bushs deteriorated allowing frame to move

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,227 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,180 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009
Fail 25 Nov 2009

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,033 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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RX53 CEA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RX53 CEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 CEA registered?

RX53 CEA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is RX53 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 CEA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 CEA have outstanding finance?

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