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LA52 UUO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,081 mi
Last recorded137,081 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UUO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 137,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has some travel

Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,201 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 132,080 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Handbrake performance only just meets requirements, system may require maintenance or repair

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 121,732 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,149 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,134 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,694 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s door mirror loose fitting but secure

o/s/f tyre cuts in tread not to cords

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2013 68,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s door mirror loose fitting but secure

o/s/f tyre cuts in tread not to cords

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,699 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 51,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,108 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,441 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 41,441 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,729 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,980 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 29,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,937 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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LA52 UUO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA52 UUO, 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 LA52 UUO registered?

LA52 UUO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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