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LJ53 OYV

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

111,191 mi
Last recorded111,191 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 111,191 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Knocking noise

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,426 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end ?? (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot ? (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

handbrake just holding on gradiant- new shoes fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end ?? (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot ? (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,429 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside rack boot ?? (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edges ;

park brake efficiency just holds on gradiant

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 106,429 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside rack boot ?? (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges ;

park brake efficiency just holds on gradiant

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,052 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

os steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

osf brake pads slightly burnt ?

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some undersidse items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,875 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf brake slight binding ?

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to inspect some underside components plastic sheilding fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2014 100,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf brake slight binding ?

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to inspect some underside components plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,083 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 87,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet cover sills fitted front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,882 miles

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

tested wet engine pan and floor pans fitted front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,880 miles

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

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

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

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

tested wet engine pan and floor pans fitted front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,834 miles

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

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

O/s/f Brake Binding slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2010 64,832 miles

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

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

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

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

O/s/f Brake Binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,917 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 49,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,195 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 39,195 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,718 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 31,605 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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 OYV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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