MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,191 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tested wet engine pan and floor pans fitted front brake discs worn
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
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
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
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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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