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LJ53 HME

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,467 mi
Last recorded165,467 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 165,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 160,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 154,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 154,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 148,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 143,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 132,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2020 132,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

h/brake efficiency just met

undertrays and eng.cover fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and eng.cover fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 114,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays and eng.covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,224 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 101,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,760 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriorated & close to limit

o/s/f tyre deteriorated & close to limit

Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated & close to limit

o/s/f tyre deteriorated & close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Pass 29 May 2013 82,742 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 82,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,803 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 74,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,255 miles

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

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

cond of h/brake ratchet

Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

cond of h/brake ratchet

Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,601 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,590 miles

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

advise front and rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2007 39,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,090 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 HME is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HME, 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 HME is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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