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LJ53 LZL

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,526 mi
Last recorded148,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 148,526 miles

Rear tyres both slightly smooth on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,900 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 142,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,636 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

knocking from steering rack.

rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 117,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak from o/s/r diff

Fail 8 Oct 2012 107,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lens deteriorated.

both rear brake discs starting to corrode on surface.

very slight knocking from steering rack.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,894 miles

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

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated.

both rear brake discs starting to corrode on surface.

very slight knocking from steering rack.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,018 miles

front brake pads very low

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,703 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,066 miles

offside & nearside front outer cv gaiters starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,635 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and lumpy

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,153 miles

nearside front ,offside front & offside rear tyre treads worn to 3mm in centre( limit 1.6mm) †

front pads 3/4 worn †rear pads over 3/4 worn

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 LZL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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