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EN53 LTY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,945 mi
Last recorded165,945 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 165,945 miles

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

Offside door mirror plastic casing secured with insulation tape

Rear differential output shaft seals leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2014 165,945 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror plastic casing secured with insulation tape

Rear differential output shaft seals leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 153,145 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 153,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 140,561 miles

Nearside wing mirror Slightly loose

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

Offside front tyre wearing on shoulders only

Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,500 miles

Offside output shaft seal on rear differential leaking.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 127,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT:BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P SPORT 255/50/R19 (103V)

Offside output shaft seal on rear differential leaking.

REAR:BRIDGESTONE TURANZA ER30 285/45/R19 (107V)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,011 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 113,011 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,012 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing from outer edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,409 miles

nearside front fog light glass broken

Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,723 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 61,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,690 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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EN53 LTY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EN53 LTY, 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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EN53 LTY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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