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BG53 LNE

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,034 mi
Last recorded113,034 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LNE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,127 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,174 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,987 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Fail 29 Mar 2011 66,975 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,473 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,207 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 57,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,430 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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BG53 LNE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG53 LNE, 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 BG53 LNE registered?

BG53 LNE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is BG53 LNE safe to buy?

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