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LG53 GBY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake reading 17 %, minimum requirement 16%

slight corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central area ()

corrosion rear section nearside front brake pipe

handbrake reading 17 %, minimum requirement 16%

slight corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe

Pass 16 Jun 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake reading 16 %, minimum requirement 16%

slight corrosion rear section nearside front brake pipe

slight corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe

Fail 16 Jun 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handbrake reading 16 %, minimum requirement 16%

slight corrosion rear section nearside front brake pipe

slight corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe

Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 106,359 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 105,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,026 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

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 9 Jan 2018 102,026 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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 10 Jan 2017 97,353 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,653 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 93,653 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play excessive play rear axle mounting bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play front of axle mounting bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play excessive play front axle mounting bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play excessive play rear axle mounting bush (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,527 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,102 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,133 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 80,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,096 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,076 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,319 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,902 miles

Handbrake performance only just 16%

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,123 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,011 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 35,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LG53 GBY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG53 GBY, 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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LG53 GBY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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