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LK53 UPD

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UPD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

near side front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,701 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 113,701 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,552 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 103,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,815 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

slight cut in near side front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2013 96,815 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

slight cut in near side front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,703 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,956 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,742 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,246 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 62,166 miles

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,134 miles

N/S/F rear sub-frame bush worn.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 52,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F rear sub-frame bush worn.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,944 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 41,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UPD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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