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LD53 KNL

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,219 mi
Last recorded171,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 KNL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 171,219 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Differential oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 171,219 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Differential oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 167,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 163,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 157,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,920 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 150,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017

Under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2017

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2016

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 133,930 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 133,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,203 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,133 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 123,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight seepage of grease through nearside front gaiter

Fail 13 Oct 2013 123,870 miles

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

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

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.C.1b)

slight seepage of grease through nearside front gaiter

Pass 27 Sep 2012 118,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,740 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 98,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,925 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,340 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

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 KNL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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