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LD53 OTP

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

234,337 mi
Last recorded234,337 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 234,337 miles

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

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

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

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 5 Dec 2018 227,631 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 216,902 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 216,902 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 210,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 203,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 196,231 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 186,152 miles

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 164,406 miles

nsf bottom ball joint very slight play

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Oct 2012 164,309 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf bottom ball joint very slight play

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Dec 2011 146,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 122,540 miles

front pads very much on limit

osf tyre very much on limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Dec 2009 99,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirra is loose

Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,961 miles

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

r/ tyres inner edge worn, f/ tyres both edges worn

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,537 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OTP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD53 OTP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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