MOT Status
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158,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining spring missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front anti rattle clip missing from calliper
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front anti rattle clip missing from calliper
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front caliper retaining clip missing
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake pad clip missing
Offside Front tyre damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear seats down at time of test
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake pad clip missing
Offside Front tyre damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear seats down at time of test
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and gaiter is damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front brake pad clip missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear seats down at time of test
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RY53 UHM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RY53 UHM, 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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RY53 UHM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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