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LJ53 WVO

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,927 mi
Last recorded88,927 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WVO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 88,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,088 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 66,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,245 miles

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

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 50,630 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,607 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 44,607 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 32,519 miles

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

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 WVO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WVO, 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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What year was LJ53 WVO registered?

LJ53 WVO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LJ53 WVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 WVO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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