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LJ53 WRL

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,460 mi
Last recorded228,460 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 228,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 228,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 227,573 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 227,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 221,843 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 219,839 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 219,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

water pump leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2020 214,970 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 214,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard light operation only (4.4.4 (a))

nearside front seat belt slow to fully retract

nearside front wheel rim damage

nearside rear wheel rim damage

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard light operation only (4.4.4 (a))

nearside front seat belt slow to fully retract

nearside front wheel rim damage

nearside rear wheel rim damage

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2017 214,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

at time of test off side front headlamp wasnt working then come on and stayed on

handbrake only just passed efficiency

hazard lights flashing slightly fast

near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

near side rear road wheel slightly damaged on outer beed

off side rear tyre getting low on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2016

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

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

child seat fitted (centre rear) seat belt not fully checked

Pass 1 May 2015 189,104 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

nearside front suspension rear lower arm ball joint slight movement and both front suspension lower front arms inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

parking brake performance slightly low

steering rack slight play and steering column slight movement

Fail 28 Apr 2015

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 antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

parking brake performance slightly low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 165,652 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 164,907 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and are on legal limit.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 123,601 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,408 miles

n/s and o/s rear parking brake giving minimum brake effort on RBT

Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,266 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 96,017 miles

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

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

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 28 Sep 2007 80,188 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,214 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 WRL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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