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LL53 UCU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,416 mi
Last recorded153,416 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 UCU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 153,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 151,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 151,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2022 146,892 miles

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

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

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

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 142,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 133,956 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 127,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 121,371 miles

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 114,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 96,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 90,300 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 75,937 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,516 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,835 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 49,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,311 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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LL53 UCU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LL53 UCU, 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 LL53 UCU registered?

LL53 UCU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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