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LE53 HFH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,352 mi
Last recorded148,352 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 148,352 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 148,352 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust/fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2016 140,119 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 130,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 125,165 miles

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)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 125,165 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,611 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 110,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 96,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,993 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 90,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

foot brake travel appears slightly long

metal brake pipe to ns rear flex corroded

os ns front lower arms. front bushes detiriorating

plastic under trays fitted front to rear

slight fluffing to os front seat belt

Fail 4 Sep 2008 79,364 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal brake pipe to ns rear flex corroded

os ns front lower arms. front bushes detiriorating

plastic under trays fitted front to rear

slight fluffing to os front seat belt

Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,912 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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LE53 HFH 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 64.7%.

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 LE53 HFH, 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 LE53 HFH registered?

LE53 HFH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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