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LK53 TPX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,814 mi
Last recorded173,814 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 TPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 173,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 173,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 169,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 164,266 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2020 159,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 159,023 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 152,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,964 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front + Nearside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 141,964 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front + Nearside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low, close to the legal limit.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,799 miles

Even though the parking brake has met the requirments it would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,720 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,717 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,316 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 61,275 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,195 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,435 miles

o/s/r worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,773 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 34,772 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,654 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 TPX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LK53 TPX, 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 LK53 TPX registered?

LK53 TPX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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