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LJ53 JUA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,016 mi
Last recorded180,016 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 180,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front screen cracked not in drivers view of road at time of test.

slight smoke on hard acceleration under load

Pass 10 Oct 2015 155,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,362 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edges

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

Offside rear tyre going bald on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2014 130,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre going bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,107 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Offside front tyre worn outside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,668 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 JUA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JUA, 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 LJ53 JUA registered?

LJ53 JUA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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