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RX53 LZL

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,262 mi
Last recorded182,262 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 182,262 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 182,261 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018

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))

Fail 23 Jun 2018

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 125,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,343 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 123,333 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 114,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,088 miles

o/s/r hub bush

Pass 28 Dec 2011 92,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,274 miles

advise hand brake effort

advise rear brake pads

Fail 14 Dec 2010 5,270 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise hand brake effort

advise rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,683 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,683 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,478 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 64,478 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,982 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 50,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,411 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 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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