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RX53 KNY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 KNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2026

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,140 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2024 118,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 117,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 107,735 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,669 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,642 miles

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

EML light on .

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,677 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 91,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,587 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 85,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013

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 8 Dec 2012 71,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,152 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 66,152 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2010 59,784 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,976 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 KNY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KNY, 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 RX53 KNY registered?

RX53 KNY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is RX53 KNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 KNY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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