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LC53 ZHB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,145 mi
Last recorded137,145 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZHB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,145 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 129,813 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,556 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,004 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 29,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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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LC53 ZHB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LC53 ZHB, 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 LC53 ZHB registered?

LC53 ZHB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LC53 ZHB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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