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LD53 VEH

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,225 mi
Last recorded121,225 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VEH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 121,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear tyres corroded along various sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 121,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front caliper clip missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 116,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 116,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,375 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2022 110,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 108,014 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 108,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 102,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,757 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,637 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,999 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 92,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 88,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,594 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,074 miles

Both rear tyre walls are perishing

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 28,539 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,360 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 25,360 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 VEH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD53 VEH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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