MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both front brake pipes are slightly corroded
Both rear subframe mount areas corroded but not excessive
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake low effort
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Both front brake pipes are slightly corroded
Both rear subframe mount areas corroded but not excessive
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake low effort
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Offside front D bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front brake pipes slightly corroded
Both rear subframe areas corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Handbrake effort poor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre side wall damaged
o/s/r hub bush
advise hand brake effort
advise rear brake pads
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
advise hand brake effort
advise rear brake pads
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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RX53 LZL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?
RX53 LZL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 November 2003.
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