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LJ53 WVG

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,850 mi
Last recorded162,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 162,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 152,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 148,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 148,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking pipe in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 139,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 130,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section adjacent to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 130,634 miles

Body component likely to become detached exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section adjacent to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 123,214 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror doesn't stay in position but not likely to detach from vehicle

vehicle has air suspension warning light on but not effecting the vehicle height

Pass 23 May 2017 114,458 miles

Front brake pipes coated not allowing proper inspection.

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

Fail 23 May 2017 114,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Front nearside / offside brake pipe coated not allowing proper inspection

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

Fail 18 May 2017 114,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm big bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front nearside / offside brake pipe coated not allowing proper inspection

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 32,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 99,687 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 99,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,548 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 96,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 86,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,595 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 77,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,672 miles

n/s rear worn unevenly

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 WVG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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