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LD53 MGE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,123 mi
Last recorded167,123 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 MGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 167,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 166,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 164,427 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 164,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 163,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 159,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 159,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 156,891 miles

Nearside front headlamp light source reduced

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,337 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 147,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 144,546 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,611 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,874 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 117,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,591 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,477 miles

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

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

nearside wiper split at end

Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,477 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper split at end

Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,196 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,845 miles

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,919 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 MGE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

LD53 MGE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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