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LG53 GMX

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,484 mi
Last recorded153,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 153,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 151,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 151,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 146,690 miles

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

both headlight adjusters damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2019 146,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 142,160 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 142,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,367 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 128,367 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,566 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 119,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,835 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 110,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,617 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 100,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,543 miles

Both front wiper blades are in poorish condition.

Both rear tyres are heavily worn on their inner edges, and there is a small cut in the o/s/r tyre inner edge.

The n/s/f brake hose is quite twisted. Rectification strongly rrecommended.

The parking brake efficiency is just adequate at 18%.

There is play almost to excess in the o/s/r hub area. Investigation strongly recommended.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,295 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,146 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,461 miles

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

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

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 GMX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GMX, 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 LG53 GMX registered?

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

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