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LD53 MFU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,567 mi
Last recorded104,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 MFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,414 miles

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

engine oil leak

handbrake only just met pass standards

Fail 14 Jan 2016 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

handbrake only just met pass standards

Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 74,469 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,451 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 MFU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFU, 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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What year was LD53 MFU registered?

LD53 MFU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 MFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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