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YO53 RYC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 133,405 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,697 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 137,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,079 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 126,471 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 126,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 118,568 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 106,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,540 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

r/n/s tread inner shoulder worn off+punctured

Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,562 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 63,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,496 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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YO53 RYC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YO53 RYC, 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 YO53 RYC registered?

YO53 RYC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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