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LJ53 HGU

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

165,059 mi
Last recorded165,059 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HGU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 165,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. It may require adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 165,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. It may require adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 165,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 158,720 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 158,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

osf and osr tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 150,241 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall worn

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cut on inner walls

Fail 31 Mar 2017 150,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall worn

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cut on inner walls

Pass 6 Apr 2016 144,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2016 144,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,096 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,096 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,850 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 109,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 99,116 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,537 miles

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

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

the nearside front brake calliper anti-rattle spring clip is missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,938 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 75,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,019 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,013 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,319 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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LJ53 HGU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LJ53 HGU, 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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LJ53 HGU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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