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LJ53 HMA

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,075 mi
Last recorded104,075 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HMA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 174,800 miles

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

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

light surface corrosion to under side

Pass 1 Sep 2015 174,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 174,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 168,014 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 137,221 miles

both front tyres very low on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2010 122,419 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 106,749 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 106,749 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,389 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 90,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,374 miles

A.NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

A.SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 19 Sep 2007 75,110 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight free play in offside front knuckle joint.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 57,524 miles

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

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

a.front pads getting low

a.stone chip in zone a on mot limit

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 HMA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ53 HMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 HMA registered?

LJ53 HMA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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