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LD53 MFJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 MFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 143,710 miles

all tyres getting low

front drive shaft gators perrished

screen cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2016 132,318 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 132,318 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subfframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 127,567 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 127,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 117,465 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2015 117,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2014 106,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,853 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,790 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,963 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 91,963 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,612 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 77,598 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,517 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 68,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,728 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,279 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 MFJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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