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LD53 MHJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,685 mi
Last recorded103,685 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 103,685 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,923 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 99,923 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,648 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 22 Dec 2014 95,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 23 Dec 2013 90,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,063 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 63,968 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,532 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 52,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,898 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 22,365 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 16,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MHJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD53 MHJ registered?

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

Is LD53 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 MHJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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