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LD53 MHV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,529 mi
Last recorded127,529 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 MHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 127,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 122,570 miles

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

self levelling suspension warning message on dash

Fail 11 Jan 2021 122,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

self levelling suspension warning message on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2020 118,863 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 118,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,870 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 109,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,142 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2018 100,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Nearside Rear tyre 10 psi low on pressure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 93,455 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,037 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,535 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 71,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,061 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,637 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,603 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,691 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,801 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,664 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 21,662 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,909 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 MHV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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