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LK53 OEZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 OEZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,415 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 94,415 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,877 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 89,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,672 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 82,671 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,411 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 75,411 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,630 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,013 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 56,899 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 56,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,858 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 45,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 39,149 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 39,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 30,126 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 30,126 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 26,414 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 26,414 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,464 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,748 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,709 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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LK53 OEZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LK53 OEZ, 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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LK53 OEZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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