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LG53 UMD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,900 mi
Last recorded165,900 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UMD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 165,900 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged crack in drivers mirror ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective perished wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort on park brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018

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

sign's of oil leak on engine under tray

Fail 11 May 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

sign's of oil leak on engine under tray

Pass 2 May 2017 145,192 miles

Child Seats Fitted

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 45,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 136,747 miles

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

drivers door handle requires adjustment

oil leak

rear child seats fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 128,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 39,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,553 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 77,547 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 67,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,787 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 63,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,261 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,078 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 UMD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 UMD, 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 UMD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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