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RX53 MMO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,272 mi
Last recorded143,272 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MMO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,272 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 9 Nov 2019 138,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 138,765 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 136,459 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 136,459 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 132,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 126,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 126,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 124,014 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,937 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 160,931 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,020 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 108,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,267 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,989 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 96,989 miles

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

Offside Front 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.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,661 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 91,592 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges of tread

n/s rear tyre appears to be under inflated

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,806 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 85,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,577 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2007 65,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,912 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 MMO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MMO, 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 MMO registered?

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

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