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JH53 LSH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,937 mi
Last recorded123,937 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH53 LSH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,917 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 109,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres close

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 96,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2016 96,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 93,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,499 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 83,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,764 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,618 miles

engine oil on minimum

rear number plate begining to be defective

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,143 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 30,143 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,906 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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JH53 LSH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JH53 LSH, 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 JH53 LSH registered?

JH53 LSH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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