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LG53 UMB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,069 mi
Last recorded160,069 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 160,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 157,589 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 157,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 152,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 146,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 139,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 110,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 110,805 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,113 miles

N/S Front Tyre has Slight Side wall damage ; not exposing cords of tyre

N/S Rear Tyre has Slight Side wall damage ; not exposing cords of tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,208 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 UMB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

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

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