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LD53 JNU

2003 BMW X5

Black Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,230 mi
Last recorded152,230 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 JNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 152,230 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 152,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance showing white (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 148,535 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 139,470 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 139,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 128,989 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 124,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,684 miles

both rear tyres have low tread.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge (border pass).

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,308 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear across tread area

dry creeking from rear suspension

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

spare wheel/tyre different size

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,262 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,370 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,633 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,668 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 JNU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNU, 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 JNU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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