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LD53 KPA

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,997 mi
Last recorded65,997 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 KPA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 65,997 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 65,992 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,675 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 63,907 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 60,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,247 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 55,247 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))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,091 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 53,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,618 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,906 miles

brake pad wearing warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2018 47,503 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

brake pad wearing warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,448 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 45,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,328 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,206 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,713 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,408 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 6,298 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 KPA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD53 KPA, 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 KPA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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