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LD53 FHP

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FHP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper not secured.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper not secured.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 117,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,801 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,740 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 107,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 107,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,901 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,060 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 94,060 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 89,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

OSR tyre wearing on ineer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,302 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 82,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 71,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 36,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,751 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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LD53 FHP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD53 FHP, 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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LD53 FHP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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