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LG53 GVO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,560 mi
Last recorded160,560 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GVO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 160,560 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 145,904 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 145,904 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 125,630 miles

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

park brake requires attention

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 89,098 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 89,098 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 878,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,584 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,786 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,683 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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LG53 GVO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG53 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

LG53 GVO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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